A Cross-Sectional Study on Bone Density in Adults from an Urban Area of South India
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Osteopenia and osteoporosis which refers to mild and severe bone density loss, together comprise Low Bone Density (LBD). Low bone density affects an estimated 200 million women globally but there are no estimates on the male population suffering from low bone density.In India, an estimated 36 million suffered from osteoporosis in 2013. The fractures that occur as a consequence burdens the individual and the public health system. Objective: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of low bone density among individuals 18 years and above in an urban area of Chennai City in 2013.Methodology: Acommunity basedcross-sectional study was conducted among 405 individuals, 18years and above in Nanganallur area of Chennai city. Bone density was measured using a portable quantitative ultrasound machine.Results:The study subjects comprised of 33.8% males and the rest were females. Osteopenia was seen among 40%(95% CI: 35.21% - 44.79%) of the population and 13.3%(95% CI: 10.01% - 16.66%) had osteoporosis.An increasing trend of low bone density was seen as age increased. Both males and females showed low bone density prevalence of 51.8% & 54.1%, respectively. Conclusion: The presence of LBD was high even among the younger population and was not an exclusive problem of the elderly. Measures to promote bone health and prevent loss of bone density must be instituted early among both males and females.
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Priyadarshini Chidambaram, Anantharaman V. V.
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- DOI 10.26727/NJRCM.2018.7.1.42-46
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