Risk factors for osteoporosis among middle-aged women.

نویسندگان

  • Lori W Turner
  • Lorraine Silver Wallace
  • Blake Allen Perry
  • Jeanne Bleeker
چکیده

OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk factors for osteoporosis among a sample of middle-aged women. METHODS Adipose tissue and bone mineral density levels at the left femur, lumbar spine, and total body were assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Subjects (n=342) were surveyed regarding a variety of osteoporosis-related risk factors. Forward stepwise multiple regression procedures were utilized. RESULTS Menstrual status, hormone replacement therapy, adipose tissue, and dairy product intake were retained in the regression models. CONCLUSIONS Osteoporosis prevention programs need to emphasize the importance of hormonal status and body composition in addition to obtaining adequate calcium intake.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • American journal of health behavior

دوره 28 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004