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Relation of bone mineral density to vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and lifestyle factors in Japanese female workers aged 22-44 years: a cross-sectional study.
Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology - 1 Jan 2010
Funakoshi Yayoi, Omori Hisamitsu, Katoh Takahiko
Abstract excerpt
Bone mineral density (BMD) reflects both genetic and lifestyle factors. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the influence of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and lifestyle factors on BMD in premenopausal female workers. The subjects were 162 premenopausal female employees aged 22-44 y who worked at a large-scale integrated manufacturing facility in Japan. BMD was measured at the...
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