The bone density of normal Ghanians.
The purpose of this study is to establish the normal value of bone density in average Ghanian. The method of measurement is that described by Doyle (Br. J. Radiol., 34: 698-712, 1961). The value obtained through the present research can be regarded as normal ranges of bone density of Ghanian in 1977. They will serve as a standard for estimation of the bone density of the morbid. Also it will be a useful aid for the diagnosis of severity in some diseases, such as nutritional, hormonal and hematological.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008903:Minerals; D012016:Reference Values
D008903:Minerals