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KMID : 0604720070140020181
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Journal of Rheumatology Health
2007 Volume.14 No. 2 p.181 ~ p.187
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Relationship of Obesity and Bone Mineral Density in Women Dwelling in the Community
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Kang Hyun-Sook
Kim Jong-Im
Bak Won-Sook
Song Rha-Yun
Ahn Yang-Heui
Lee In-Ok
Lim Nan-Young
Cho Kyung-Sook
Choi Sun-Ha
Han Sang-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between obesity and bone mineral density in middle aged women.
Methods : A cross-sectional survey design was utilized with a check list and physiological measurements. A total of 827 convenient samples were recruited from women who lived in the community. Bone mineral density was measured by T-score using the pixi method of Lumar on the left heel. Descriptive statistics and pearson correlation coefficient were utilized for data analysis.
Results : Most were assessed as having normal weight(37.9%) or obese (57.4%) by BMI. Only 32% was assessed as having normal bone mineral density, while 40.3% had osteopenia, and 27.7% as osteoporosis. The BMI scores were significantly related to age, and episodes of fractures. Those with lower bone mineral density reported significantly more episodes of fractures and chronic disease. The T scores of Bone mineral density were significantly correlated with the scores of BMI (r= .126, p< .001).
Conclusion : There is a strong need to develop intervention programs for this age group to manage bone mineral density loss to prevent occurrences of osteoporosis, and episodes of fracture.
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KEYWORD
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Bone mineral density, Obesity Osteoporosis, Women
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