Title: Analysis of people's BMD and osteoporosis in Changsha area
Abstract:【Objective】To determine bone mineral density(BMD) of normal people in Changsha area and further to investigate the bone mineral density(BMD) changes and osteoporosis(Osteoporosis,OP) of the disease st...【Objective】To determine bone mineral density(BMD) of normal people in Changsha area and further to investigate the bone mineral density(BMD) changes and osteoporosis(Osteoporosis,OP) of the disease status.To establish of normal reference values and provide the basis for bone mineral density in Changsha area.【Methods】 BMD of lumber spine and proximal femur in 1 331(624 men,707 women) healthy people were determined by duel energy X-ray BMD detector(DEXA) in Changsha residents aged from 20 to 85 years old.All subjects were divided into different groups by 10 years for statistical analysis.【Results】The man peak bone mass was found between 20~ 29 years of age.But the female peak bone mass was found between 30 ~39 years of age.Female's bone mass decreased quickly after the age of 50.Man's bone mass decreased quickly after the age of 60(P 0.01).The incidence of osteoporosis in women was significantly higher than men(P 0.01).【Conclusions】The incidence of osteoporosis has some relevance with age and gender.BMD decreased with age,increased incidence of osteoporosis and female prevalence of osteoporosis in men.Therefore,prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women should start as soon as possible.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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