Causal inference of the effect of adiposity on bone mineral density in adults

• Main Authors: Daruneewan Warodomwichit, Chanika Sritara, Ammarin Thakkinstian, La Or Chailurkit, Sukit Yamwong, Wipa Ratanachaiwong, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Piyamitr Sritara
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/32355

Objective The causal effect of adipose tissue on bone mass and the direction of its net influence have not been directly assessed in adult humans. Using the Mendelian randomization analysis, we assessed the causality of adiposity in measurements of bone mass in adult males and females. Design and Me...