Physical activity, bone gain and sustainment of peak bone mass
Weak and osteoporotic bones are an increasing cause of mortality and painful physical impairment among the elderly, especially in the Western world. Bone mineral density (BMD, g/cm2) accrual during childhood and adolescence is thought to influence an individual’s risk of osteoporosis and the related...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Umeå universitet, Idrottsmedicin
2009
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-26928 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-7264-831-9 |