Abstract: The bone mass density (BMD) may vary in different countries due to different genetic and environmental factors. This study was performed to determine the BMD of the normal population in Iran. Subjects were selected randomly from different social workers classes in Tehran (from the lowest to the highest). For each decade and sexes, 20 normal subjects were selected (140 men and 140 women). BMD was measured with a Hologic 1000 ...
Bone mass density (BMD) in normal Iranian population.
Abstract: Introduction: BMD varies in different countries due to different genetic and environmental factors, It is necessary to determine BMD in normal population of Iran. This study was designed by the Rheumatology Research Center to fulfill this task. It was achieved by a grant from the Deputy Ministry for Research, the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education. Materials and methods: 280 normal Iranians were selected randomly from staffs of Shariati Hospital ...