IBackground and objective: This work was conducted among three
hundred and twenty attendants of the outpatient clinics in Banha University
IHospital, with ages >40 years, they were selected by systematic random
sampling to clarify the magnitude of osteoporosis and its associated risk
•factors.
Methods: Anthropometric measurements were done for each subject
including: weight, height and BMI [Wt (Kg) / ht (m2)]. Also, bone density
Iwas measured using the densitometry, Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
^(DEXA) scan for spines, hip and forearm at wrist joint was done for each
_subject.
\Results: This research revealed that the prevalence of osteoporosis was
69.4% among the attendants and it increased significantly with increasing age
I(P<0.001). Osteoporosis was significantly more prevalent among females
•(81.2%) than males (45.8%) (P<0.001). Also, it was more encountered among
_subjects with low-weight (<60 Kg), height (>170cm) and low BMI (<25
g Kg/m2).The results illustrated that the significant life style and dietary risk
factors of osteoporosis were: sedentary life, smoking, excessive tea and coffee
Iintake and low milk consumption. Hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, calcium
and vitamin D deficiency and using corticosteroids were the medical risk
factors associated significantly with osteoporosis (PO.001). Late menarche,
I .. postmenopausal •> 5 years and never using hormonal contraceptive or
replacement therapy were the significant evident reproductive risk factors
•among females in this study. |
