Sex-specific patterns in cortical and trabecular bone microstructure in the Kirsten Skeletal Collection, South Africa.
Amy C BereshiemSusan K PfeifferMarc D GrynpasAmanda AlblasPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2018)
This research highlights sex-specific differences in patterns of age-related bone loss, and provides context for discussion of contemporary South African bone health. While the study sample demonstrates indicators of poor bone quality, osteoporosis research continues to be under-prioritized in South Africa.