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Age-adjusted linear regression analysis evaluated associations between bone mineral density (BMD) and risk factors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 103 patients were included (mean age 9.8 years; 52.4% female), and 96.1% had more than two risk factors. The prevalence of LBMca was 10.5% and the prevalence of cOP was 4.8%. Vertebral BMD was positively associated with male sex. Whole body BMD was negatively associated with sedentary lifestyle and fracture history. Total body less head BMD showed negative associations with current steroid treatment, sedentary lifestyle, and history of fractures.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Pediatric populations at risk of LBMca or cOP often have multiple risk factors, notably modifying ones such as physical inactivity. Up to 10.5% of children with risk factors present LBMca and 4.8% have an undiagnosed or unknown cOP. 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