Search for dissertations about: "Erika Bergman"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Erika Bergman.

2. 1. Time Trends in Bone Mass and Fracture Incidence in Children

   Author : Erika Bergman; Ortopedi - klinisk och molekylär osteoporosforskning; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fractures; epidemiology; etiology; distal forearm; hand; bone mineral density; BMD; time trends; children; boys; girls;

   Abstract : Background: It is currently estimated that one third of all children will sustain fractures. However, there may also be time trends in pediatric fracture incidence. When predicting future fracture incidence, it is further important to evaluate bone mass, as low bone mass is a strong predictor of fractures. READ MORE