Awareness of osteoporosis among female head of household: an Iranian experience

Khashayar, Pouria; Qorbani, Mostafa; Keshtkar, Abbasali; Khashayar, Patricia; Ziaee, Amir; Larijani, Bagher

doi:10.1007/s11657-017-0330-7

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“…Vitamin D fortification varies widely between countries, as detailed in the section on Food fortification with vitamin D. These drawbacks may explain the wide variability between countries and the lack of a consistent pattern by age. The mean vitamin D intake ranged between 1 and 4 µg/ day, with some exceptions in selected groups of children, adolescents and pregnant women, probably due to vitamin D supplements (126,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176). These intakes are well below the RDA of 10-20 µg/day, depending on age and reproductive stage (2,177).…”

Section: Vitamin D Intake In the Middle Eastmentioning

confidence: 99%

Current vitamin D status in European and Middle East countries and strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency: a position statement of the European Calcified Tissue Society

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Cashman

Lamberg‐Allardt

et al. 2019

European Journal of Endocrinology

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Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) <50 nmol/L or 20 ng/mL) is common in Europe and the Middle East. It occurs in <20% of the population in Northern Europe, in 30–60% in Western, Southern and Eastern Europe and up to 80% in Middle East countries. Severe deficiency (serum 25(OH)D <30 nmol/L or 12 ng/mL) is found in >10% of Europeans. The European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) advises that the measurement of serum 25(OH)D be standardized, for example, by the Vitamin D Standardization Program. Risk groups include young children, adolescents, pregnant women, older people (especially the institutionalized) and non-Western immigrants. Consequences of vitamin D deficiency include mineralization defects and lower bone mineral density causing fractures. Extra-skeletal consequences may be muscle weakness, falls and acute respiratory infection, and are the subject of large ongoing clinical trials. The ECTS advises to improve vitamin D status by food fortification and the use of vitamin D supplements in risk groups. Fortification of foods by adding vitamin D to dairy products, bread and cereals can improve the vitamin D status of the whole population, but quality assurance monitoring is needed to prevent intoxication. Specific risk groups such as infants and children up to 3 years, pregnant women, older persons and non-Western immigrants should routinely receive vitamin D supplements. Future research should include genetic studies to better define individual vulnerability for vitamin D deficiency, and Mendelian randomization studies to address the effect of vitamin D deficiency on long-term non-skeletal outcomes such as cancer.

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Section: Vitamin D Intake In the Middle Eastmentioning

confidence: 99%

Current vitamin D status in European and Middle East countries and strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency: a position statement of the European Calcified Tissue Society

Lips¹,

Cashman

Lamberg‐Allardt

et al. 2019

European Journal of Endocrinology

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“…In another study, Khashayar, P. et al found the awareness of OP only 18.7% among housewives in Iran [12]. Similarly Gopinathan, N. R. and colleagues found that OP awareness was low among postmenopausal women in India [13].…”

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“…Data were expressed as mean, standard deviation, minimum-maximum and percent (%); where appropriate. [11][12][13][14]. Njeze Ngozi, R. and et al reported the rate of consciousness of OP is 37.4% in southeast Nigeria [11].…”

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The Investigation of the Awareness of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

Ahmet¹

2017

Glob J Obes Diabetes Metab Syndr

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Background and Aims: The awareness of osteoporosis is essential of treatment. We investigated the awareness of osteoporosis in the patients with postmenopausal women in the region of Northeastern Anatolia, Turkey. Methods: Two hundred forty postmenopausal women were included into this study. We detected the age of menopause, the consciousness of osteoporosis, dual x-ray absorptiometry reports, habits of regular walking, drinking of milk, used to calcium and vitamin D supplementation or any antiosteoporotic medicine. Statistical analysis was made by SPSS-20 and data were expressed as mean, standard deviation, minimum-maximum and percent (%). Results: The average age of menopause was 11.7 ± 8.3 years. 90.5% were have the awareness of osteoporosis in the patients with postmenopausal. 71.6% had DXA reports and the percentage of regular consumption of vitamin D and calcium were 60.5%. Unfortunately, the habits of regular walking (5 km or 10.000 steps per day), the regular consumption of milk (1.0 L per day) and used to any drugs for osteoporosis were low, respectively 23.4%, 0.5%, and 9.4%. Conclusions: In our study the awareness of osteoporosis among the postmenopausal women were high. Unfortunately, the percentage of prevention and therapeutic intervention for postmenopausal osteoporosis were low. This condition may improve with the effort of health personals and used to media canals..

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“…There were significant associations between the level of awareness and age, sex, education level, occupation, and income [122]. In contrast, considerable middle aged and elderly Saudi women were unaware of OP risk factors [123]. In Turkish people aged between 40 and 89 years, 19.2% of them had never heard about 'osteoporosis,' and 74% could not describe it.…”

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“…Of those who knew OP, equal percentages had heard of it from a physician, friend, and from the media [15]. The majority (81%) of Iranian females had a poor knowledge of OP and its complications [123]. Regarding the degree of awareness about various risk factors of OP, only 12% of postmenopausal Palestinian women correctly answered 70% of the knowledge questions about OP (26).…”

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Epidemiology and awareness of osteoporosis: a viewpoint from the Middle East and North Africa

Hammam¹

2018

Int. J. Clin. Rheumatol

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Background: Osteoporosis (OP) is defined by low bone mass and microstructural deterioration. It is an escalating public health problem due to increase life expectancy and the resulting bone fractures represent a significant burden for both the individual and the society in terms of morbidity, mortality and cost. Osteoporosis, a multifactorial disease, results from the interaction between genetic and environmental risk factors. Currently, the data available regarding OP epidemiology and predisposing risk factors differ greatly between regions and within population ethnicities. Proper estimation of the epidemiology of OP and its health related outcomes can help identity those at risk and permit prophylactic treatment before its occurrence. The main barrier towards disease prevention strategies is the impaired awareness of the disease and its risk. Enhanced understanding of the OP disease may influence personal behaviors and reduce its prevalence.Objectives: This review was undertaken to wrap-up and throw-light on the published literatures related to the epidemiology of osteoporosis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and expose the extent of awareness in the corresponding populations. Describing and discussing key points on the current state of knowledge on these hot issues are well thought-out.Conclusion: Osteoporosis prevalence is variable among MENA populations. Limited reports regarding the established prevalence of osteoporotic fractures among those populations and therefore, lack of guidelines for prevention and management were noticed. In order to improve bone health, preventive measures against OP should be considered. Increase OP awareness and preventive practices in the societies as part of the prophylactic strategy need to be initiated.

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Awareness of osteoporosis among female head of household: an Iranian experience

Abstract: Considering the poor awareness level of the studied women and their poor practice of bone healthy behavior, one could conclude that more programs are needed or the content/delivery style of the existing ones should be optimized.

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

Current vitamin D status in European and Middle East countries and strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency: a position statement of the European Calcified Tissue Society

Current vitamin D status in European and Middle East countries and strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency: a position statement of the European Calcified Tissue Society

The Investigation of the Awareness of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

Epidemiology and awareness of osteoporosis: a viewpoint from the Middle East and North Africa

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