Risk factors for bone mineral density at the calcaneus in 40-59 year-old male workers: a cross-sectional study in Korea |
| Published: July 23, 2008, 12:00 am |
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Background: Few epidemiologic studies have attempted to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for osteopenia and osteoporosis in middle-aged Asian men. We investigated this study to determine the prevalence and risk factors of osteopenia and osteoporosis in this population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to July, 2004. The subjects were 2,073 males aged from 40 to 59 years in the KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power) workplace-based cohort. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by peripheral, dual-energy, X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at the calcaneus. Anthropometric and lifestyle factors were investigated using a standard, self-reported questionnaire. Results: BMD was 0.60+/-0.09 g/cm2 (mean+/- standard deviation) and was negatively correlated with age (r = -0.18, P [ Full article ] |
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