| BMI | body mass index |
| BMD | bone mineral density |
| BMC | bone mineral content |
| SHBG | sex hormone binding globulin |
| CRFs | clinical risk factors |
| TBMC | body compartments on total BMC |
| RBMC | regional BMC |
| DFF | distal forearm fracture |
| HRT | ormone replacement therapy |
| CSI | Compression Strength Index |
| BSI | Bending Strength Index |
| ISI | Impact Strength Index |
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