Journal article
Bone mineral density reference ranges for Australian men: Geelong Osteoporosis Study
MJ Henry, JA Pasco, S Korn, JE Gibson, MA Kotowicz, GC Nicholson
Osteoporosis International | SPRINGER LONDON LTD | Published : 2010
Abstract
SUMMARY: A large population-based random sample of Australian white men was used to provide normative bone mineral density (BMD) data at multiple anatomical sites. The femoral neck BMD data are very similar to those obtained in USA non-Hispanic white males participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III). The reference ranges will be suitable for similar populations. INTRODUCTION: To provide normative BMD data for Australian men derived from a large population-based random sample. METHODS: An age-stratified random sample of men was recruited from the Australian electoral rolls (n = 1,467 aged 20-97 years). BMD was quantified at multiple sites using Lunar..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We wish to acknowledge funding support from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Improvement Grants Program and Geelong Region Medical Research Foundation, Ronald Geoffrey Arnott Foundation and The University of Melbourne.