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KMID : 0922320180250010025
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2018 Volume.25 No. 1 p.25 ~ p.36
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Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Body Mass Index among the Elderly: A Theoretical Review
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An Gyeong-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review the literature to explore the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly using an integrative review.
Methods: The keywords ‘osteoporosis,’ ‘body mass index,’ and ‘bone mineral density’ were used to search peer-reviewed publications through four databases. Among 1,389 searched articles, eight articles were selected after excluding those that did not meet the inclusion criteria.
Results: Seven articles stated that BMI was positively associated with BMD among elderly. In the elderly, the prevalence of osteoporosis was 25-55.7% in women, and 11-13% in men.
Conclusion: This study found that high BMI may be helpful to increase BMD among elderly although the mechanism was not clear. It is necessary to identify BMD and fractures in elderly according to body composition in future research
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Body Mass Index, Osteoporosis
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