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KMID : 1039620170070020281
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Korean Journal of Family Practice
2017 Volume.7 No. 2 p.281 ~ p.285
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Correlation between Bone Marrow Density and Weight, Body Mass Index, Waist in the 50s or More of the Men
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Seo Min
Jang Ji-Hyeong
Keon Heug-Chun
Kang Jee-Hye
Jo Jae-Bum
Kim Hong-Tae
Kim In-Seon
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Abstract
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Background: Osteoporosis was considered a woman’s disease, but it has become an important health issue for men in recent years. The purpose of this study was to compare the correlation between osteoporosis development and weight, waist circumference, and the body mass index in men.
Methods: A total of 482 patients were selected for the study. All patients underwent bone mineral density analysis at the Health Promotion Center of Seoul from January 2014 through December 2015; 195 patients were excluded because of concurrent diseases, including diabetes, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Patients on the following medications were also excluded from the study: steroids, thyroid medication, and calcium supplementation that could affect bone metabolism. Current drinkers and smokers were also excluded. Finally, 287 patients were evaluated.
Results: Weight and body mass index had a significant correlation with bone marrow density (BMD). Although waist circumference is considered a significant risk factor, it did not show a significant correlation with BMD in this study.
Conclusion: Until now, the impact of obesity on the development of osteoporosis was not known. This study showed that weight, body mass index, related to obesity index, is associated with bone mineral density. The author recommends further prospective study with a greater sample size to examine additional risk factors for the development of osteoporosis in males.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoporosis, Weight, Waist Circumference, Body Mass Index
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