Bone density values in healthy Turkish infants

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A Unal1, E Gur, A Arvas

  • 1Unit of Social Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Instanbul University, Istanbul.

Indian Pediatrics
|May 23, 2000
PubMed

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This study established bone density reference values for healthy Turkish infants aged 1-12 months using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Findings show bone density correlates with age, height, and weight, providing crucial pediatric health benchmarks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Bone Densitometry
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Establishing normative data for bone density in infants is crucial for assessing growth and health.
  • Previous studies have not specifically focused on Turkish infant populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine bone density reference values for healthy Turkish infants aged 1 to 12 months.
  • To analyze the relationship between bone density and anthropometric measurements in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • 164 healthy male and female infants (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months old) were assessed.
  • Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to measure bone mineral density and content.

Main Results:

  • Bone mineral density, bone mineral content, and total body calcium showed significant positive correlations with age, height, body weight, head circumference, and body surface area.
  • Multiple regression analysis indicated that body weight, height, head circumference, and body mass index significantly influence body mineral density.
  • Body mineral content and total calcium content were primarily influenced by body weight and height.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential reference values for bone density in healthy Turkish infants aged 1-12 months.
  • These findings can aid clinicians in identifying potential deviations from normal bone development in this population.
  • The established correlations highlight the importance of anthropometric parameters in bone health assessment during infancy.
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