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Prevalence of osteoporosis in Thai men

Chatlert Pongchaiyakul1, Chalermchai Apinyanurag, Supasil Soontrapa

  • 1Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand. pchatl@kku.ac.th

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
|April 4, 2006
PubMed

Insights

This study reveals that osteoporosis prevalence in Thai men increases with age, particularly at the femoral neck in urban populations. Findings provide crucial bone mineral density data for diagnosing osteoporosis in Thai men.

Area of Science:

  • Bone health and osteoporosis research.
  • Epidemiology of bone diseases in Asian populations.

Background:

  • Osteoporosis affects both men and women, yet epidemiologic data for Thai men is limited.
  • Understanding osteoporosis prevalence in Thai men is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess bone mineral density (BMD) in Thai men.
  • To determine the prevalence of osteoporosis among Thai men.

Main Methods:

  • Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used to measure BMD.
  • 412 Thai men aged 51 ± 16 years were studied in Bangkok and Khon Kaen.

Main Results:

  • Peak bone mineral density (BMD) was observed in men aged 20-29 years.
  • Overall osteoporosis prevalence was 12.6% (femoral neck) and 4.6% (lumbar spine).
  • Prevalence increased with age, higher in urban men at the femoral neck; age and lower weight correlated with lower BMD.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides essential descriptive BMD data and reference values for diagnosing osteoporosis in Thai men.
  • This research highlights the prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in this demographic.
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