ea0016p70 | Bone and calcium | ECE2008
Frederiksen Louise
, Nielsen Torben Leo
, Wraae Kristian
, Hagen Claus
, Andersen Marianne
, Brixen Kim
Background: Birth weight has been associated with low bone mass in later life. Previous studies, however, have relied on self-reported data on birth weight, included select populations, or been of a limited size. Moreover, it is unclear if the association between birth weight and bone mass is be mediated by body weight, lean body mass, or fat mass.Aim: We hypothesize that birth weight is associated with peak bone mass in men independent of current lean b...