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Association between Anthropometric Measures and Bone Mineral Density: Population-Based Study.

Hr Aghaei Meybodi¹, M Hemmat-Abadi, R Heshmat

¹Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Public Health

|November 1, 2012

Summary

Lower weight and body mass index (BMI) are linked to lower bone mineral density in the Iranian population. This highlights the importance of monitoring weight for osteoporosis prevention.

Keywords:

Anthropometric Bone Mineral Density Osteoporosis

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics and Bone Health
Public Health and Epidemiology
Anthropometry and Body Composition

Background:

Osteoporosis is a significant global health issue.
Bone mineral density (BMD) is known to correlate with anthropometric measures, but this relationship can be influenced by ethnic and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between various anthropometric indices and bone mineral density (BMD) in the Iranian population.
To identify key anthropometric predictors of BMD.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Iranian Multicenter Osteoporosis Study.
Analyzed associations between anthropometric indices (height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, BMI) and BMD at the femur and lumbar spine.
Employed t-tests and one-way ANOVA for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

A total of 4445 subjects (1900 males, 2545 females) were included.
Statistically significant correlations were found between BMD and height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and body mass index (BMI).
Body mass index (BMI) emerged as an independent predictor of bone mineral density.

Conclusions:

The findings in the Iranian population align with similar international studies.
Lower body weight is identified as a potential risk factor for bone loss and the development of osteoporosis.