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Changes in markers of bone turnover following urbanisation of black South African women

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 9 , issue 1 , 2004 , pages: 8–14

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2004.10872329

Author(s): Marlena C Kruger Department of Physiology, , R M de Winter Department of Physiology, , Piet J Becker Centre for Epidemiological Research in Southern Africa, , Hester H Vorster School of Physiology and Nutrition, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education,

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Abstract

Objectives. To investigate dietary changes occurring with urbanisation of black South African women of different ages and how these changes influence biochemical markers of bone turnover.

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