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[Mass screening for osteoporosis in Nansei--the Nansei Study (the second report)]
K Tsuneoka1, H Kakimoto, M Kuniyoshi
1First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mie University.
Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Osteoporosis screening in Nansei detected decreased bone mineral density in 8.9% of residents over 40. Lower height, weight, and living alone were associated with reduced bone density, particularly in women.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Orthopedics
Context:
- Osteoporosis poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in aging populations.
- Early detection of decreased bone mineral density is crucial for preventing fractures.
- Community-based screening programs are essential for identifying at-risk individuals.
Purpose:
- To conduct osteoporosis screening for early detection of decreased bone mineral density.
- To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with low bone mineral density in a community setting.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of osteoporosis screening.
Summary:
- A screening of 852 inhabitants (≥40 years) in Nansei revealed decreased bone mineral density in 8.9% (76 individuals), with females being the majority.
- Individuals with lower bone mineral density had significantly lower height and body weight.
- Living alone was more prevalent in subjects with decreased bone mineral density (13.5%) compared to those with normal density (3.6%).
- Serum calcium, alkaline phosphatase, and inorganic phosphorus levels did not differ significantly between groups.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of decreased bone mineral density in a specific Japanese community.
- Identifies key risk factors including lower anthropometric measurements and social isolation.
- Underscores the need for further research and refinement of osteoporosis screening strategies, especially for menopausal women.