Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0006lb10 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Effects of long-term sedentary behaviour on the cortical bone mass and distribution during growth: The HAPPY bone study

Duckham Rachel L , Rantalainen Timo , Rodda Christine , Timperio Anna , Hawley Nicola , Hesketh Kylie

Introduction: Whilst it is well-established that sedentary behaviour may increase the risk of paediatric obesity, and potentially result in early onset cardio-metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, there is less consensus about the potential detrimental effects that long-term sedentary behaviour may have on bone health during childhood.Purpose: To determine if long-term sedentary behaviour affects accrual of bone mass, str...