Investigating the Prevalence of Low Bone Mass in Children of Southern Iran and Its Associated Factors | Zendy

Forough Saki | Zendy; Gholamhossein Ranjbar Omrani | Zendy; Marjan Jeddi | Zendy; Marzie Bakhshaieshkaram | Zendy; Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh | Zendy

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Investigating the Prevalence of Low Bone Mass in Children of Southern Iran and Its Associated Factors

Author(s) -

Forough Saki,

Gholamhossein Ranjbar Omrani,

Marjan Jeddi,

Marzie Bakhshaieshkaram,

Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

international journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652

H-Index - 23

eISSN - 1726-9148

pISSN - 1726-913X

DOI - 10.5812/ijem.14099

Subject(s) - medicine , bone mineral , femoral neck , osteoporosis , body mass index , peak bone mass , anthropometry , bone density , femur , standard score , dual energy x ray absorptiometry , bone mass , physical therapy , pediatrics , surgery , machine learning , computer science

High prevalence of low bone mineral density in children 9 to 18 years in south of the country is concerned and is needed to plan for prevention and treatment. BMI-Z score, fat mass index, and physical activity were the 3 most important preventive factors in developing low bone mass in children.

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