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KMID : 0922320130200020133
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2013 Volume.20 No. 2 p.133 ~ p.140
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Risk Factors of Osteopenia among Korean Middle-aged Women
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Kim Gwang-Suk
Lee Yoon-Ju
You Mi-Ae
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined the demographic and lifestyle differences between women with osteopenia and those with normal bone mineral density (BMD) to identify risk factors for osteopenia.
Method: Participants comprised 381 women age 40-64 years. Data were collected using surveys, BMD measures, and anthropometric parameters.
Results: Prevalence of osteopenia was 29.1%; significant differences in age group, job, age at menarche, age at menopause, and body mass index were found between women with osteopenia and those with normal BMD. Logistic regression analysis indicated that advanced age, unemployment, lower body mass index, and lack of exercise in women were significantly associated with osteopenia.
Conclusion: This study suggests the need for strategies to improve bone health and continuous cohort studies to identify risk factors.
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KEYWORD
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Bone density, Life style, Osteopenia, Risk factor, Women
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