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Descriptive characteristics for bone mineral density participants.
| Characteristic | L1-L4 BMD | Total BMD | Femur total BMD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants, n | 4,070 | 4,056 | 4,054 |
| Sex, male (%) | 1,965 (48.28) | 1,954 (48.18) | 1,962 (48.40) |
| Mean age, yrs (SD) | 56.05 (7.45) | 56.03 (7.44) | 56.06 (7.44) |
| Mean height, cm (SD) | 169.93 (9.51) | 169.91 (9.51) | 169.94 (9.50) |
| Mean weight, kg (SD) | 77.39 (15.29) | 77.34 (15.25) | 77.39 (15.28) |
BMD, bone mineral density; SD, standard deviation.
