Original scientific paper

Bone mineral content in the forearm of healthy adults

M. Harmut ; Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
M. Landeka ; Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
Č. Tomican ; Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Bone mineral content (BMC) in the forearm was measured in 256 healthy adult persons (114 men and 142 women) by the 241Am gramma ray attenuation method. The BMC decreased with in-creasing age after reaching a maximum, and was greater in men than in women.

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Hrčak ID:

156827

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/156827

Publication date:

9.9.1985.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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