Title: Analysis of Bone Mineral Density in 1970 Healthy People in Lanzhou City
Abstract:Objective:To analyze the changes of the bone mineral density(BMD) in the healthy population in Lanzhou for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.Methods:BMD of ulna and radial bone of left forearm w...Objective:To analyze the changes of the bone mineral density(BMD) in the healthy population in Lanzhou for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.Methods:BMD of ulna and radial bone of left forearm was measured in 1907 normal subjects(1381 males,526 females,aged 20~85 years old,and grouped by a ten-year interval) using SHY-Ⅰ BMD absorptiometry.Results:Peak value of BMD was found in 30~39 age groups,BMD decreased with age increasing,especially in women.Osteoporosis morbidity of aged people was higher than young and middle-aged people,old aged women had higher morbidity than old aged men(P0.05).Conclusions:BMD in Lanzhou changes with age,and connect with sex.BMD detection has importance in precaution and curing early phase in osteoporosis.Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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