Moderate Physical Activity and Bone Density among Perimenopausal Women

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Zhang, Jun; Feldblum, Paul J.; & Fortney, Judith A. (1992). Moderate Physical Activity and Bone Density among Perimenopausal Women. American Journal of Public Health, 82(5), 736-738. PMCID: PMC1694153

Abstract

We examined the association between physical activity and bone mineral density (BMD) among 352 perimenopausal women. A personal activity computer was used to estimate the daily energy expenditure on physical activity. BMD was measured by photon absorptiometry at the lumbar spine, midradius, and distal radius. Multiple linear regression, controlling for other factors, indicated that physical activity was positively and significantly associated with BMD at all sites. Moderate physical activity has beneficial effects on BMD among perimenopausal women.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/ajph.82.5.736

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Journal Article

Year Published

1992

Journal Title

American Journal of Public Health

Author(s)

Zhang, Jun
Feldblum, Paul J.
Fortney, Judith A.

PMCID

PMC1694153