## Abstract ## Objective To estimate the genetic influence on joint hypermobility in an unselected population using a classic twin study design. ## Methods A selfβreport questionnaire on joint hypermobility as well as data on age, height, weight, estrogen replacement therapy, and menopause statu
Genetic epidemiology of twinning: A population-based study
β Scribed by Philippe, P. ;Opitz, John M. ;Reynolds, James F.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1985
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 540 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-7299
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