Table 1 |.
Factors that potentially affect racial variation in bone and vascular disease
| Parameter | African Americans | European Americans |
|---|---|---|
| Calcified atherosclerotic plaque | ↓ | ↑ |
| Osteoporosis | ↓ | ↑ |
| Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D | ↓ | ↑ |
| Serum 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D | ↑ | ↓ |
| Serum intact parathyroid hormone | ↑ | ↓ |
| Dietary calcium ingestion | ↓ | ↑ |
| Renal tubular calcium reabsorption | ↑ | ↓ |
| Calcium containing kidney stones | ↓ | ↑ |
Abbreviations: ↑, increased risk of the specified parameter; ↓, decreased risk of the specified parameter.