| Autor: |
Mai, Albaik, Jalaluddin A, Khan, Ikhlas, Sindi, Kristina E, Akesson, Fiona E A, McGuigan |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Zdroj: |
Archives of osteoporosis. 17(1) |
| ISSN: |
1862-3514 |
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This study describes that low bone density is prevalent in premenopausal Saudi women, especially women of normal weight and vitamin D deficiency. Although BMD is higher in obese young women, this may not be beneficial later in life in conjunction with persistent vitamin D deficiency.Not attaining peak bone mass is one crucial factor contributing to the risk of developing osteoporosis and suffering fractures in later life. The objectives of this study were to describe the normal range of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in premenopausal Saudi women in relation to obesity and vitamin D insufficiency.A cross-sectional study involving 312 healthy Saudi women aged 20-40. All women were clinically examined. BMD (g/cmAlmost half of the studied women were obese, and the majority (86.2%) were deficient in vitamin D. Mean BMD in TB 1.060 ± 0.091, FN 0.918 ± 0.153 and LS 1.118 ± 0.123 g/cmThis study shows low bone density in premenopausal Saudi women, particularly those with normal weight. While obesity appears to confer some protection against vitamin D deficiency at this age, this is assumed to change in later life. |
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OpenAIRE |
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