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PEAK BONE MASS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

The skeleton acquires the maximal bone density—peak bone mass—at 25-30 years ... Consequently, the periods of growth before provide the maximal opportunities for building the peak bone mass ... Thereafter, beginning at about 30 years, a negative bone balance sets in, so that on average—1% of bone is lost every year, independent of sex.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
CONT

Chez les adolescents et les jeunes adultes, la masse osseuse augmente de manière continue. Après avoir atteint la masse osseuse maximale [...] aux alentours de 30 ans, cette dernière diminue, initialement à la même vitesse chez l'homme et chez la femme, puis de manière plus rapide chez la femme à partir de la ménopause [...]

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