Title: Bone Mineral Density Measurement and Prevalence of Osteoporosis in 2454 Citizen in Jiangmen District of Guangdong Province
Abstract:Objective To explore the feature of bone mineral density(BMD) changes in normal population,so as to improve the diagnostic reliability and predictability of osteoporosis.Methods BMD of proximal end of...Objective To explore the feature of bone mineral density(BMD) changes in normal population,so as to improve the diagnostic reliability and predictability of osteoporosis.Methods BMD of proximal end of femur and L_2~L_4 lumbar vertebrae was measured in 2454 citizens(1236 males,1218 females,aged 20~89 years old,and grouped by a ten-year interval) by stratified cluster sampling method and using dual-energy X-ray BMD absorptiometry(made in France).Results Peak value of BMD of proximal end of femur and L_2~L_4 lumbar vertebrae was found in men and women in 30~39 age-group,BMD decreased with age increasing,especially in women.Osteoporosis morbidity in 50~89 years group was 27.94% for men,and 42.14% for women,the difference between men and women was significant(P0.01).Conclusion The rate of osteoporosis of Jiangmen accords with other inland areas.The early intervention is important to prevent osteoporosis.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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