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Peak bone mass is the maximum amount of bone a person has during their life.[1] It typically occurs in the early 20s in females and late 20s in males.[2] Peak bone mass is typically lower in females than males, and is also lower in White people and Asians compared to black populations.[1] A way to determine bone mass is to look at the size and density of the mineralized tissue in the periosteal envelope and using the bone mineral density (BMD) of a person can help determine the strength of that bone.[3] Research has shown that puberty affects bone size much more because during this time males typically undergo a longer bone maturation period than women which is why women are more prone to osteoporosis than men.[3]
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