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ba0002p19 | (1) | ICCBH2013

Positive correlation of serum vitamin D status with bone density and bone quality among adolescent girls in Hong Kong

Cheung Tsz Fung , Yu Wing Sze , Lam Tsz Ping , Chan Ka Yan , Yu Fiona Wai Ping , Ng Bobby Kin Wah , Lee Simon Kwong Man , Qin Ling , Cheng Jack Chun Yiu

Objectives: Vitamin D is essential for bone modeling/remodeling but the relationship between vitamin D status, bone mineral density (BMD) and bone quality parameters remains controversial especially in adolescent population. The aims of this study wase to evaluate the vitamin D status and its correlation with BMD and bone quality parameters among adolescent girls in Hong Kong where information is lacking.Methods: 156 adolescent girls (11–15 years ol...