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ba0001pp363 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2013

Adolescents' lifestyle and bone health: what about the young bones in Norway?

Winther Anne , Dennison Elaine , Ahmed Luai Awad , Furberg Anne-Sofie , Grimnes Guri , Jorde Rolf , Gjesdal Clara Gram , Emaus Nina

Introduction: Norway has one of the highest reported incidences of osteoporotic fracture. Since, bone mineral density (BMD) is a strong predictor of future fracture risk, high peak bone mass achievement is essential. This study is the first to examine BMD in a population-based study including Norwegian adolescents. Here we compare the measured BMD with international reference ranges and explore predictors of BMD in this population.Methods: In 2010–2...