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Bone density values in healthy Turkish infants
1Unit of Social Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Instanbul University, Istanbul.
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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.
Objective:
To determine values of bone density of Turkish infants under one year of age.
Design:
Cross sectional.
Methods:
This study included 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months old 164 male and female healthy infants who were evaluated by dual energy X-ray absorbtiometry.
Results:
The values for each age were computed. There was no significant difference between boys and girls. A significant relationship was found between bone mineral density, bone mineral content, total body calcium and calcium/body surface, and age, height, body weight, head circumference and body surface area. Multiple regression analysis showed that body mineral density was affected by weight, height, head circumference and body mass index. Body mineral content and total calcium content were affected by weight and height.
Conclusion:
The results will serve as reference values for healthy 1-12 months old Turkish infants.