The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of physical activity on bone mineral density(BMD), and osteoporosis risk factors in Korean women. A convenience sample of 115 women completed the survey questionnaire which included the items
of
physical activity, osteoporosis risk facors, and demographic background. Distal radial BMD was evaluted using DTX-200. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage. t-test, Pearson Correlation Coefficient, logistic regression, ANOVA,
stepwise
multiple regression by SPSS WIN. The sample ranged in age from 31 to 78 years(mean=47.67 old). 91.8% were married, 72.2% were housewives, and mean monthly income was 1,094,900won. Mean explain of the women was 1.21MET, and 50.4% of the women were
in the
physically inactive group. Brisk walking and mountain climbing were frequently cited activties. 1.8% of the subjects smoked, and 27.5% used alcohol. Average daily intake of milk was 1.17 cups and that of caffeine, 1.13 cups. Age, body weight,
monthly
income, BMI, education level, duration after menopause, menstration status and caffeine intake were correlated with BMD. In the relationship between the physical activity and BMD, the physically active group showed a higher level of BMD than the
physically inactive group. Significant MET decreased was noted with an age increase. In the stepwise multiple regression analysis, body weight, duration after menopause, and the number of children were identified as the most important risk
foctors.
Conclusively, physical activity could be a beneficial effect in the reduction of osteoporosis in Korean women, considering a positive relationship between physical activity and radial BMD.
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