title: The bone density of normal Ghanians.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals