Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 305-312 , April 2005

Osteoporosis knowledge, beliefs, and practices among adolescent females

Received 8 September 2003 ,Accepted 11 March 2004.

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PII: S1054-139X(04)00411-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.03.007

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 36, Issue 4 , Pages 305-312 , April 2005

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