Table 1. Summary of specimen information.
| Specimen no. | Age (y) | Sex | Average BMD (g/cm2) | COD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | F | 0.94575 | Breast cancer (with Mets) |
| 2 | 59 | F | 0.76125 | Colon cancer |
| 3 | 55 | F | 0.605 | Lymphoma |
| 4 | 58 | M | 1.491 | Heart attack |
| 5 | 30 | F | 0.7725 | Pancreatitis |
| 6 | 64 | F | 1.03225 | Biphenotypic acute leukemia |
| 7 | 54 | M | 0.85025 | End-stage liver disease |
| 8 | 52 | M | 0.82975 | ALS |
| 9 | 58 | M | 1.83925 | Lung cancer (with Mets) |
| 10 | 51 | M | 1.00675 | NS |
Abbreviations: ALS, amyotrophic laterals sclerosis; BMD, bone mineral density; COD, cause of death; Mets, metastases; NS, not specified.