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[Modifying bone mass in child and adolescent: why?].

Th Chevalley1, J Ph Bonjour, R Rizzoli

  • 1Service des Maladies Osseuses (Centre collaborateur de l'OMS pour la Prévention de l'Ostéoporose), Bilan de Gériatrie, Département de Réhabilitation et Gériatrie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève. Thierry.Chevalley@hcuge.ch

Praxis
|April 6, 2004
PubMed
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Osteoporosis is a growing public health concern. Strategies to increase peak bone mass during skeletal growth, like physical activity and adequate nutrition, can help prevent fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Orthopedics
  • Nutrition Science

Context:

  • Osteoporosis prevalence increases with age, leading to significant fracture risks.
  • Peak bone mass is crucial for determining fracture risk later in life.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of primary prevention strategies for osteoporosis.
  • To identify factors influencing peak bone mass acquisition.

Summary:

  • Peak bone mass, achieved by the end of skeletal maturation, is a key determinant of osteoporosis and fracture risk.
  • Physical activity, calcium, and protein intake positively influence bone mass acquisition during growth.

Impact:

  • Informing primary prevention strategies for osteoporosis.

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  • Promoting lifestyle interventions to enhance bone health and reduce fracture incidence.