Importance of the body mass index in development of osteoporosis

INTRODUCTION: Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD), increased fragility and proneness to fractures. Low body mass index (BMI) is one of risk factors with large influence in development of osteoporosis. AIM: to establish importance of the body mass index in development...

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Main Authors: Zvekić-Svorcan Jelena, Filipović Karmela, Stanimirov Branislava, Elez Igor, Repac Vinka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Antropološko društvo Srbije i Univerzitet u Nišu, Prirodno-matematički fakultet 2013-01-01
Series:Glasnik Antropološkog Društva Srbije
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1820-7936/2013/1820-79361348049Z.pdf