Longitudinal study of changes in hip bone mineral density in Caucasian and African - American women
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A longitudinal study involving 6,007 Caucasians with a mean average age of 73, and 482 African-American women with a mean average age of 75, on the difference in hip bone mineral density (BMD) between Caucasian and African-American women reflects that the average rate of hip BMD loss is approximately twice as great in Caucasian women and increases with age in both the groups. The hormonal and biochemical factors that contribute to ethnic differences and the increase in bone loss with advancing age need to be identified.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Moderate physical activity is associated with higher bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
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Research shows that higher bone mineral density is linked to prolonged physical activity at the low-to-moderate level in postmenopausal women. Data were obtained from 23 endurance-trained athletes, 20 active nonathletic women, and 20 sedentary women.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Race and sex differences in age-related hearing loss: the health, aging, and body composition study
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A cohort study examining the prevalence of and risk factors for hearing loss in older patients, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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