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Bone mineral density stratified by urinary cadmium levels
| Variable | < 5 μg/g cr (N = 25) | ≥ 5 μg/g cr (N = 10) | Total (N = 35) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-score (Spine) | Mean ± SD | 0.39 ± 1.76 | 0.70 ± 1.34 | 0.48 ± 1.64 |
| Z-score (Femur) | Mean ± SD | − 0.18 ± 0.40 | − 0.01 ± 0.63 | − 0.13 ± 0.47 |
| Osteoporosis | N (%) | 4 (16.0%) | 4 (40.0%) | 8 (22.9%) |
Mean arithmetic mean, SD standard deviation, cr creatinine
Osteoporosis: − 2.5 ≤ T-score
