A comprehensive analysis of bone mineral density in general population of Pondicherry
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Bone mineral density is measured with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Ideally, the bone density is measured in the spine, distal radius and hip with bone mineral density reported in terms of two absolute values: T-score (units of standard deviation compared with the density of a healthy 30-yearold) and Zscore (units of standard deviation compared with age and sex-matched control subjects). The World Health Organization has defined osteoporosis in terms of the T-score: osteoporosis is said to occur when the T-score is more than 2.5 standard deviations below the peak. A 1-point decrease in standard deviation in the T-score is associated with a 2.5-fold increased risk of a spine fracture. As the age rises the bone gets weaker and the predominant risk factors are age >65,factures at 50 years, smoking, menopause <45 years, amenorrhea, low calcium intake, excessive alcohol consumption, vitamin D deficiency, certain diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, chronic renal failure, thyroid disorders, steroid therapy ect. In this study we have analysed bone mineral density scan in general population. And our results are osteoporosis is found in good number of cases in men as well. and osteoporosis is seen in your group of people compared to the geriatric age.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. R. Vijay Ragavan1 ,, Dr. R. Vijayakumaran2 ,, Dr. Thirunanasambatham3 ,, Dr. Asayas Bosco Chandra Kumar4
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