Title: Investigation of bone mineral density in 1337 people in Putian
Abstract:Objective To investigate the bone mineral density(BMD) of partial population in Putian region,and to establish a reference range of BMD in healthy people of each age group in Putian,which can provide ...Objective To investigate the bone mineral density(BMD) of partial population in Putian region,and to establish a reference range of BMD in healthy people of each age group in Putian,which can provide scientific database for diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of osteoporosis.Methods BMDs of the distal ulna and radius were measured using the DTX-200 bone densitometer(Osteometer MediTech,USA) in 1337 healthy people(466 men,871 women) in Putian region.People were subgrouped according to gender and each a 10-year age.Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS17.0 software.Results The peak BMD(PBM) appeared in 30-39 years old both in men and women,valued 0.62 ± 0.06 and 0.52 ± 0.07,respectively.BMD decreased gradually thereafter.BMD in men was higher than that in women at the same measurement site and in the same age group.BMD dropped significantly in women after 50 and in men after 70 years old.Conclusion The prevalence of osteoporosis appears positive correlation with aging.The prevalence of osteoporosis significantly increases in women after 50 and in men after 70 years old.Prevention and treatment should start early.Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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