Abstract Lifestyle choices influence 20–40% of adult peak bone mass. Therefore,
optimization of lifestyle factors known to influence peak bone mass and strength is an …

Objective The purpose of this paper is (1) to summarize what is known of factors that
inuence achieving the full genetic potential for skeletal mass, both positive and negative;(2) …

Bone area (BA) and bone mineral content (BMC) were measured from childhood to young
adulthood at the total body (TB), lumbar spine (LS), total hip (TH), and femoral neck (FN). BA …

Peak bone mass (PBM) is a key determinant of bone mass and fragility fractures later in life.
The increase in bone mass during childhood and adolescence is mainly related to an …

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is mainly caused by increased bone remodeling resulting
from estrogen deficiency. Indications for treatment are based on low areal bone mineral …

Bone mass and strength achieved at the end of the growth period, simply designated as"
Peak Bone Mass (PBM)", plays an essential role in the risk of osteoporotic fractures …

Osteoporosis is a common multifactorial disorder of reduced bone mass. The disorder in its
most common form is generalized, affecting the elderly, both sexes, and all racial groups …

Osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality through its association with age-
related fractures. Although most effort in fracture prevention has been directed at retarding …

In Chance, Development, and Aging, two leading biological gerontologists review and
evaluate all of the available data to elucidate the respective roles played by genes and …

Predictors of childhood fractures have not been investigated previously. This study was
undertaken to determine whether a previous history of forearm fracture, low bone mineral …