Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research (한방비만학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 1
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- Pages.107-115
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- 2006
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- 1976-9334(pISSN)
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- 2288-1522(eISSN)
Correlation between Bone Maturation and Obese Degree in Childhood
소아기에 있어 비만도와 골성숙도의 상관성
- Kim, Hong-Il (Moohak Clinic of Oriental Medicine) ;
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Shin, Hyun-Taeg
(Garosero Clinic of Oriental Medicine)
- Published : 2006.06.30
Abstract
Objectives : It has been suggested that obesity in childhood may lead early menarche and rapid bony maturation. The purpose of this study is to investigate correlation between bone maturation and obese degree in childhood in Korea. Methods : Height, body weight, BMI, percent body fat were taken 138 patients. Ultrasonic scan was taken through calcaneous of the right foot to evaluate bone age.