A study of factors leading to osteo-penia in the community: BMD camp based approach
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20150475Keywords:
Osteoporosis, Camp based approach, DEXA technique, T-scoreAbstract
Background: Osteoporosis is an important public health problem in times of increasing life expectancy. A large number of cases are undiagnosed resulting in bone fragility & fractures. Bone mineral density reduces physiological in both sexes, but it is more rampant in women in hypoandrogenic states, i.e. post menopause.
Methods: A community based bone mineral density estimation camp was organized in a private health facility catering to the urban community in Jabalpur district of M.P during February 2015. In the camp bone mass density of attendees was assessed using DEXA technique & WHO criteria based on T score were used in the study to assess the bone mineral density. Information about social-demographic condition along with brief medical & surgical history was elicited. The results were presented in terms of percentage & proportions. The tests of significance were used for establishing associations between variables.
Results: In total 298 persons attended the camp. There is a statistically significant association between prevalence of decreased BMD with age (p<0.001). In total, 55.74 % female attendees had T-score < -1.0. Hysterectomiesed women had statistically significant lower mineral densities. There is a significant association between regular alcohol intake & decreased BMD as all the Osteoporotic men in the study had BMD < -2.5.
Conclusion: A camp based approach helps in identifying subclinical cases of Osteopenia in the community.
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