Reference Curve on Bone Mineral Density in Men

Reference Curve on Bone Mineral Density in Men

In men, the hope of lower life, the absence of equivalent of menopause and the existence of a higher peak bone mass are the three factors that explain the lower incidence of osteoporosis in men.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male
• Aged between 20 and 30 years
• Caucasians

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of express consent
• Pieces of metal or plastic parts in field
• Diseases which cause technical difficulties for the correct evaluation of the hip and spine (severe dysplasia, hip surgery or lumbar spine)
• Adult protect buy the law