Association between Body Mass Index and Bone Mineral Density
Author Information
Author(s): Fawzy Tarek, Muttappallymyalil Jayakumary, Sreedharan Jayadevan, Ahmed Amal, Alshamsi Salma Obaid Saeed, Al Ali Mariyam Saif Salim Humaid Bin Bader, Al Balsooshi Khawla Ahmed
Primary Institution: Gulf Medical University
Hypothesis
This study aims to assess the association between BMI and status of BMD among individuals referred for DEXA scan.
Conclusion
Advancing age and lower BMI are important risk factors for the occurrence of low bone mineral density.
Supporting Evidence
- 39 subjects had normal BMD and 62 had low BMD.
- BMD was low in 82.4% of people with normal BMI.
- Low BMD was recorded in 59.1% of females and 76.9% of males.
- Advancing age is a significant risk factor for low BMD.
Takeaway
This study found that being older and having a lower body weight can lead to weaker bones.
Methodology
A retrospective study analyzing DEXA scan results of individuals referred for the scan, focusing on BMI and age.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and could not investigate other risk factors in detail.
Participant Demographics
87.1% females, age range 25-80 years, mean age 50.5 ± 11.5 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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