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Bone density in an immigrant population from Southeast Asia.

M A Marquez1, L J Melton, J M Muhs

  • 1Office of Diversity in Clinical Research, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Osteoporosis International : a Journal Established As Result of Cooperation Between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
|August 31, 2001
PubMed
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Southeast Asian immigrants have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than white individuals, particularly in the spine and femur. Adjusting for bone size using bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) reduced some discrepancies, but osteoporosis remains a concern in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Epidemiology of bone loss
  • Skeletal status in immigrant populations

Background:

  • Bone loss epidemiology in Asian populations is not well understood.
  • Southeast Asian immigrants represent a growing demographic in Western countries.
  • Understanding skeletal health in diverse populations is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the skeletal status of Southeast Asian immigrants with white individuals.
  • To investigate differences in bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral apparent density (BMAD).
  • To identify potential risk factors for osteoporosis in Southeast Asian women.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study comparing 396 Southeast Asian immigrants to 684 white subjects.

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  • Measurement of areal bone mineral density (BMD) and volumetric bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) at the lumbar spine and proximal femur.
  • Utilized Hologic QDR 2000 and QDR 4500 instruments, with cross-calibration.

    • Main Results:

    • White individuals had higher lumbar spine and femoral neck BMD than Southeast Asians.
    • BMAD calculations reduced race-specific discrepancies, especially in premenopausal women.
    • Significant proportions of Southeast Asian men and women still met osteoporosis criteria after BMAD adjustment.

    Conclusions:

    • Southeast Asian immigrants exhibit lower bone density compared to white populations, even after accounting for bone size.
    • Osteoporosis is a significant concern for Southeast Asian immigrants, necessitating targeted interventions.
    • Culturally sensitive education and medical attention are vital to prevent osteoporosis-related disabilities in this group.