Bone Mineral Density in a Shanghai Population Aged 40–60 Years

Abstract

Purpose To assess bone mineral density in middle-aged individuals in Shanghai, in order to improve awareness and screening and therefore delay bone loss and reduce osteoporotic fracture incidence. Methods The clinical data of 1107 permanent residents of Shanghai aged 40–60 years were collected using the cluster random sampling method. The sex, age, and body mass index of the population at different stages of bone mass loss were compared. Results The detection rate of low bone mass (osteopenia and osteoporosis) was 71.45%, and bone mineral density was correlated with sex, age, and body mass index (P < 0.05). Conclusion The incidence of low bone mass is high in the assessed population; therefore, active screening and treatment of early osteoporosis should be conducted to minimize bone fractures.