Osteoporosis: Is the prevalence increasing in Saudi Arabia

Sadat-Ali, Mir; AlZamami, Jana F; AlNaimi, Shaykhah Nasser; Al-Noaimi, Dinah A; Al-Dakheel, Dakheel A.; AlSayed, Hasan N; Al-Turki, Haifa A.; Al-Omran, Abdallah S

doi:10.4103/aam.aam_79_20

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“…The purpose of our study is to gain more insight into and understanding of the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia among the geriatric population; the prevalence of osteoporosis was 8.2% and 11.8% based on femoral and lumbar results, respectively. When comparing our data to previously published articles in Saudi Arabia, a recently published article by Sadat-Ali et al showed the prevalence to be 52.8% in women and 63.6% in men using the T-score of the lumbar spine [8]. AlQuaiz et al reported that screening of 362 healthy women using DEXA revealed that 58.6% had low bone density; however, this group comprised only women between 40 and 50 years old [21].…”

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“…In Saudi Arabia, a few studies have estimated the prevalence of osteoporosis among adults ranging from 23.4% to 39.5%; however, most of these studies date back more than 15 years [4][5][6][7]. The most recent estimate of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia is 52.8% of women and 63.6% of men in a hospital-based setting [8]. Around 200 million people over the world have osteoporosis, causing more than 8.9 million fractures yearly [9].…”

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The Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alkhunizan¹,

Almasoud²,

Abdulmowla³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundOsteoporosis is a disease of bone density. It makes bones fragile and easy to break. Fragility fractures can cause significant morbidity, mortality, poor quality of life, and financial stress on medical care. Osteoporosis is overlooked and undertreated. Saudi Arabia issued a national plan promoting the early diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Few and old studies are available in Saudi Arabia estimating the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Saudi older adult population. The aim of this study is to measure the prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia among older adult patients. MethodologyThis retrospective cross-sectional study is based on data gathered from patients ≥60 years of age. Data were collected from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021, for patients who were attending family medicine clinics at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who were screened using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Patients who have secondary causes of osteoporosis were excluded. ResultsA total of 1,302 patients were studied during the course of data collection. The mean age was 68.26. Out of the studied subjects, 75% were female and 25% were males. The prevalence of osteoporosis was 8.2% and 11.8% in femoral and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) results, respectively. The prevalence of osteopenia based on femoral and lumbar BMD results was 50.2% and 41.2%, respectively. ConclusionOsteoporosis and osteopenia are prevalent in the Saudi older adult population. Multiple clinical characteristics have been associated with low bone density disease. Thus, it is important to reinforce primary care physicians' efforts for early screening and treatment of the Saudi older adult population based on their clinical and demographic risk factors.

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The Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alkhunizan¹,

Almasoud²,

Abdulmowla³

et al. 2022

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“…Osteoporosis affects 30% of all postmenopausal women in the USA and Europe [ 10 , 11 ]. In Saudi Arabia, recent studies found that OP affects 53% of Saudi women [ 12 ]. OP appears to occur at a younger age in the Saudi population when compared to the western counterparts [ 13 ].…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Osteoporosis: A Survey of Physical Therapy Providers in Saudi Arabia

Almaddah,

Alzahrani,

Gaowgzeh

et al. 2024

International Journal of Clinical Practice

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Background. Osteoporosis “OP” is classified as one of the most serious health conditions worldwide. OP increases the skeletal fracture risk by 35%, particularly at hip, spine, and wrist joints. Healthcare professionals should be aware of OP clinical signs and have good knowledge while managing all patients. Objectives. This study aims to investigate the current level of osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia. Methods. One hundred and sixty-eight physical therapy providers participated in this cross-sectional electronic survey from February to July of 2021. The participants completed the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool questionnaire (OKAT). Descriptive analysis was utilized to assess the current level of osteoporosis knowledge among physical therapy providers. Results. Among the 168 participants, 55% (n = 92) were over 31 years old and 45% (n = 76) were 30 years old or under. The majority of participants 37% (n = 62) had more than 10 years of experience, 45% (n = 76) mainly treat orthopedic conditions, and 70% (n = 117) live in the western region. The results showed that 67.9% (n = 114) of participants had good knowledge about osteoporosis, while 19.6% (n = 33) had poor knowledge, and only 12.5% (n = 21) had excellent knowledge. Conclusion. Physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia have a good knowledge of osteoporosis. The overall OP preventive measure knowledge questions were poor. It is crucial for physical therapy providers to act appropriately to prevent falls and mitigate any potential risks.

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“…The prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia is increasing [4]. Since osteoporotic fractures have become more prevalent with advancing age, preventing osteoporosis and its complications is a critical public health concern [1].…”

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Use of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Saudi Postmenopausal Women

Alshahrani¹,

Alsulaiman²,

Almashari³

et al. 2023

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Background: Osteoporosis is commonly referred to as the "silent disease," as bone loss is gradual and asymptomatic. In older women and men, osteoporosis can lead to increased bone fragility, thus increasing the risk of fractures. These fractures are associated with healthcare costs, physical disabilities, impaired quality of life, and mortality. Therefore, the study's main objective was to assess the applicability of the osteoporosis self-assessment tool (OST) in predicting osteoporosis in Saudi postmenopausal women who are 60 years of age and older and to give a thorough understanding of how such a method can aid in the early diagnosis of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia and give physicians enough time to treat it.Methods: This study was done at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where we included postmenopausal Saudi women 60 years of age and older who took the bone mineral density (BMD) test in the family medicine department. The approximate target population in this group, between the years 2016 and 2022, was 2969 patients. All data was taken from the BestCare database at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. Data were typed in an Excel sheet (Redmond, USA), then transferred to the R Studio software. The data collection method was chart review, so no informed consent was needed from patients. Names and medical record numbers were not stored.Results: The study included 2969 participants. According to the bone mineral density (BMD) T score results, 490 participants (16.5%) were normal, 1746 participants (58.8%) had osteopenia, and 733 participants (24.7%) suffered from osteoporosis. BMD T scores for normal, osteopenia, and osteoporosis participants were -0.6 (-0.9, -.3), -1.8 (-2.1), and -3 (-3.5, -2.7), consecutively. Estimated OSTI scores for those patients were 2 (0, 4), 1 (-2, 3), and -1 (-4, 1), consecutively. According to the OSTI score for normal participants, 4.29% were classified as being at high risk of osteoporosis. A high risk of osteoporosis was identified in 0.74% of those with osteopenia. 27.83% of osteoporosis patients were classified as being at high risk of osteoporosis. To differentiate normal individuals from those with osteopenia, the cutoff value with optimal sensitivity was 3.5. At such a cutoff value, the test sensitivity was 81.04%. To differentiate normal participants from those with osteoporosis, the cutoff value with optimal sensitivity was 2.5. At such a cutoff value, the test sensitivity was 86.49%. To differentiate osteopenia from osteoporosis patients, the cutoff threshold with optimal sensitivity was 1.5. At such a threshold, sensitivity was 78.44%. Conclusion: OSTA is a simple and validated tool that can identify subjects at increased risk of osteoporosis. Its use could facilitate a more cost-effective use of BMD; by avoiding measurements in low-risk groups.

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Osteoporosis: Is the prevalence increasing in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 13 publications

References 14 publications

The Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Among Older Adults in a Community-Based Setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Knowledge and Awareness of Osteoporosis: A Survey of Physical Therapy Providers in Saudi Arabia

Use of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Saudi Postmenopausal Women

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