hrp0082p3-d2-673 | Bone (1) | ESPE2014

Normal Bone Mineral Acquisition in Korean Adolescents; Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

Park Hye Won , Kwak Byung Ok , Kim Kyo Sun , Chung Sochung

Background: The large portion of bone mass is acquired with body growth during adolescent period and peak bone mass is achieved in early adulthood. Body composition is known as predictor of bone health.Objective and hypotheses: The aims of this study were to evaluate normal bone mineral acquisition during adolescent period and to determine the factor that affects on it in Korean.Method: This study was based on data from the Fourth ...