Relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) In Women of Manipur
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Background : Body mass index (BMI) is a good indicator for measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) which measures the density of minerals present in the bones. Dual energy X- ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is the most accurate way to measure BMD. Objectives : This study was performed to evaluate the relationship between BMI and BMD of lumbar spines in women. Material and Methods : This study was conducted on 41 healthy women between the age group of 20 and 45 years. The height (m) and weight (kg) of all the subjects were recorded and BMI was calculated. BMD of lumbar spine was measured using enCORE based X ray bone densitometer (Lunar Prodigy Advance, GE Medical Systems, USA) based on DEXA scan. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS software version 21. P≤ 0.05 was taken as significant. Results : BMI (22.04± 2.36) kg/m2 shows a significant positive correlation with BMD (1.202 ± 0.119) , r= 0.327. Conclusion : The results suggest that lower BMI is an important risk factor for the occurrence of low BMD. BMD can be used for screening of osteoporosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Laishram Geetanjali, Bidyarani Loukrakpam, Wangkheimayum Kanan, Nongmaithem Sushila Devi, Yendrembam Gyani Devi
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