Effect of urbanization on bone mineral density: A Thai epidemiological study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The incidence of fractures in rural populations is lower than in urban populations, although the reason for this difference is unclear. This cross-sectional study was designed to examine the difference in bone mineral density (BMD),...

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Main Authors: Rojroongwasinkul Nipa, Kosulwat Vongsvat, Nguyen Tuan V, Pongchaiyakul Chatlert, Charoenkiatkul Somsri, Rajatanavin Rajata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/5