Nutrition, bone mass, and subsequent risk of hip fracture in white women

Article Abstract:

Nutrition and bone dimensions/density in white women over age 44 have been studied along with their relationship to risk of hip fracture. In 12,190 person-years, 33 incident hip fractures were recorded. There was little correlation between total energy intake/serum albumin and concurrent bone density/dimensions. Serum albumin, total energy intake and weight were negatively related to risk of hip fracture. Nutritional effects on hip fracture were not related to concurrent bone density/dimensions. Poor nutritional status and lower bone density seem to increase risk of hip fractures independently.

Bones, Bone density, Diet, Aged women, Elderly women, Hip joint, Hip fractures

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Secular growth changes in the stature and weight of Amerindian schoolchildren and adults in the Chilean Andes, 1972-1987

Article Abstract:

A positive, statistically significant, secular trend for weight and stature can be seen in rural Aymara-speaking Indians in the northern Chilean Andes in Parinacota Province. Growth gains were greater overall in males than in females. Cross-sectional growth surveys were made in 1972 and 1987. Evidence indicates that the increases may be the result more than anything else of a better food supply over a two-decade period.

Research, Chile, Statistics, Body size, Body weights and measures, Growth, Growth (Physiology), Weight gain, Stature, Body height, Food supply, Aymaras

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Assessment of skeletal maturity of the hand-wrist and knee: a comparison among methods

Article Abstract:

Research on the influence of nutritional status and height growth based on measurements of skeletal maturity is presented. The hand-wrist and knee were measured for maturity and bone density among children with obesity, chronic diseases and stature shortness.

Italy, Statistical Data Included, Measurement, Knee, Skeletal maturity, Wrist

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