Journal of
Physiology and Pathophysiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Physiol. Pathophysiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-260X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPAP
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 53

Evaluation of the height of premenopausal and postmenopausal women in Zaria, Nigeria

Achie, L. N.1*
  • Achie, L. N.1*
  • Department of Human Physiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
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Olorunshola, K. V
  • Olorunshola, K. V
  • Department of Human Physiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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Mabrouk, M.
  • Mabrouk, M.
  • Department of Human Physiology, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 15 May 2014
  •  Published: 31 May 2014

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