Higher Serum Insulin Concentrations Positively Influence the Bone Mineral Density in African American Adolescents
Ambika P. Ashraf, Jessica Alvarez, Carrie Huisingh, Krista Casazza & Barbara Gower · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013
Background: Puberty is a developmental stage of increased insulin resistance that also is a critical period for bone mass accrual. Historically, African Americans (AA) have lesser risk for osteoporotic fractures compared to European Americans (EA). AA also have higher incidence o...
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10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2720