Abstract
Aim: To investigate bone mineral status in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Patients and methods: Whole body bone mineral content (BMC), projected bone area, and bone mineral density (BMD) were determined by dual energy x ray absorptiometry in 134 patients with CF and compared with 396 healthy controls. Results: In patients 19 years of age, BMD and BMC for age were significantly reduced. Conclusion: Short and narrow bones were the main reasons for reduced BMC for age in patients