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ba0001oc3.3 | Osteoporosis pathophysiology and genetics | ECTS2013

Distinct relationships of intramuscular and subcutaneous fat with cortical bone: findings from a cross sectional study of young adult males and females

Deere Kevin , Sayers Adrian , Viljakainen Heli , Lawlor Debbie , Sattar Naveed , Kemp John , Fraser William , Tobias Jon

Introduction: Intracellular fat within muscle and visceral tissue has been suggested to adversely influence bone development.Design: We aimed to compare associations between intramuscular and subcutaneous fat and cortical bone outcomes in young adults, in cross-sectional analyses based on the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.Method: Data were collected from a research clinic conducted at 17 years of age. Intramuscula...