Correlation of anthropometric measurements with bone mineral density in south Indian population

Abstract

There is no data or very limited data available about the relation between anthropometric measurements like weight and height, and bone mineral density based on sex and age of South Indian population. Identifying persons at risk of sustaining osteoporotic fractures is crucial for the prevention of fracture. Therefore the present was undertaken for the identification, prevention and timely treatment of osteoporosis. The study population consisted of 350 patients (both male and female patients). The study was conducted during the period of January 2016 to November 2017. Patients with risk factors for osteoporosis as per WHO criteria were included for the study. Patients with Osteomyelitis, fracture, tumor pathology or trauma in bone were excluded from the study. Out of 350 patients, 110 were male subjects (31.5%) and 240 females (72.2%). Correlation analysis was used to investigate the continuous variables related with bone mineral density (BMD). Data were analyzed by means of SPSS version 16.0 using t-test and one way ANOVA. There is high prevalence of osteoporosis among men and women of this population. It can be concluded that certain anthropometric parameters (BMI and weight) can considerably affect one's risk of developing osteoporosis. Therefore, weight and BMI can be used as to screen those at risk of developing osteoporosis and its related complication.

The Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density based on Age and Anthropometric Parameters in Southeast Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…However, if a T-score less than −2.5 is defined as osteoporosis, the prevalence of osteoporosis may be underestimated when BMD of the heel is measured by ultrasonic densitometry [ 23 ]. This finding may partially explain why the correlations between anthropometric parameters and BMD observed in this study differed from those in previous studies, which have found that, in addition to age, BMD significantly correlated with height, weight, and BMI [ 1 , 7 , 24 , 25 ]. Because few studies have assessed correlations among age, anthropometric parameters and BMD in Asian populations, especially in Chinese, other factors may have contributed to the differences observed.…”

“…Recently, ultrasonic densitometry measurements of BMD at the calcaneus site have been proposed for identifying individuals at risk of osteoporotic fracture in large populations. This technique has been demonstrated to be an ideal experimental tool because of its portability and lack of the risk of radiation [ 7 , 10 , 21 , 22 ]. However, if a T-score less than −2.5 is defined as osteoporosis, the prevalence of osteoporosis may be underestimated when BMD of the heel is measured by ultrasonic densitometry [ 23 ].…”

“…Bone mineral density (BMD) is regarded clinically as a significant determinant of osteoporosis and fracture risk [ 2 ]. BMD can be measured by several techniques, including dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and ultrasonic densitometry [ 7 ]. Although dual energy X-ray absorptiometry has been regarded as the gold standard for quantitatively estimating BMD [ 8 , 9 ], the application of this method is difficult because of its lack of portability and the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation [ 10 ].…”

“…Although dual energy X-ray absorptiometry has been regarded as the gold standard for quantitatively estimating BMD [ 8 , 9 ], the application of this method is difficult because of its lack of portability and the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation [ 10 ]. As a result, ultrasonic densitometry, which is portable with no risk of exposure to harmful radiation [ 7 ], has gained in popularity for measuring the BMD of the peripheral skeleton [ 10 ]. Furthermore, this method was shown to be as sensitive as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry [ 7 , 10 ].…”

“…As a result, ultrasonic densitometry, which is portable with no risk of exposure to harmful radiation [ 7 ], has gained in popularity for measuring the BMD of the peripheral skeleton [ 10 ]. Furthermore, this method was shown to be as sensitive as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry [ 7 , 10 ]. Therefore, ultrasonic densitometry may be a practical alternative measuring the prevalence of osteoporosis in large populations.…”