Family history of osteoporosis / Afrooz Afghani, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Afghani, Afrooz.

Series:

Public health in the 21st century series.

Public health in the 21st century series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Osteoporosis--Genetic aspects.

Osteoporosis.

Bones--Size.

Bones.

Phenotype.

Heredity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (91 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Osteoporosis represents a major public health problem. Family history of osteoporosis is associated with osteopenia and increased risk of fractures. This book improves our understanding of the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and aids in developing new strategies for prevention.

Contents:

Intro

FAMILY HISTORY OF OSTEOPOROSIS

Contents

Preface

Family Resemblance of Bone Mass and its Significance for the Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

Abstract

Introduction

Bone Mass Trajectory from Childhood to Senescence

Family Resemblance Studies, Bone Mass, and Osteoporosis

Acknowledgment

References

The Relation of Maternal and Paternal Family History to Bone Health in Older Men and Women

The Rancho Bernardo Study

Further Evidence of Independent Contributions of Maternal and Paternal Histories

Conclusion

Familial Similarities in Bone Mass are Expressed Prior to Puberty

Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

Family History of Osteoporosis Does Not Adversely Influence BMC or BMD of Chinese Adolescents

Materials and Methods

Study Cohort and Subject Description

Measurements

Questionnaire

Data Analysis

Short Communication: Stress Fracture

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61209-406-6

OCLC:

699510415