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Nelson, D.A., Koo, W.W.K. Interpretation of Absorptiometric Bone Mass Measurements in the Growing Skeleton: Issues and Limitations. Calcif Tissue Int 65, 1–3 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002239900648
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