Waist Circumference: A Key Determinant of Bone Mass in University Students

This study aimed to assess bone mineral density (BMD) status, and to explore association between lifestyle behaviors, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and BMD status of 217 students (55 males and 162 females) aged between 17 - 23 years studying at Walailak University. The BMD was meas...

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Main Authors: Rapheeporn KHWANCHUEA, Sasithorn THANAPOP, Suchittra SAMUHASANEETO, Suree CHARTWAINGAM, Sirirak MUKEM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Walailak University 2013-09-01
Series:Walailak Journal of Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://wjst.wu.ac.th/index.php/wjst/article/view/684