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This research aims to explore how various birth characteristics impact bone quality measures in young adults.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Are birth characteristics related to bone quality measures in young adults? The HUNT study, Norway

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This research aims to explore how various birth characteristics impact bone quality measures in young adults.
Analyzed data from the HUNT study in Norway.
Assessed relationships between birth characteristics and bone quality measures.
Examined the influence of bone mineral density (BMD) alongside other factors.
Found significant associations between birth characteristics and bone strength.
Identified geometric measures of bone as independent predictors of skeletal health.
Highlighted that these associations exist even when accounting for BMD.

Resumen

Birth characteristics are associated with both bone strength and geometry in young adulthood. These associations are partly independent of BMD, highlighting the value of DXA-derived bone quality measures in assessing skeletal health.

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Holltrø et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37726e48c4981c677166 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-026-07928-4

Authors

H. T. Holltrø

T. I. L. Nilsen

Berit Schei

Journals

Osteoporosis International

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University of Southampton

University of Bergen

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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