Author :
Gajanan Panchal, Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel, Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel, Gajanan Panchal, Gajanan Panchal, Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel, Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel, Gajanan Panchal, Gajanan Panchal, Gurunath Chavan, Kamlesh Patel
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Background: Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis, posing health risks. The study aims to assess the prevalence of these conditions across India and their age and sex variations.Materials and Methods: Data on the age, sex, state/zone, and BMD of apparently healthy adults (?18 years) were retrospectively collected from screening camps (across India) between May 2023 to December 2023. The BMD of the participants was measured through ultrasonography of the calcaneus bone on the heel. They were classified as having a normal BMD (>-1 SD), osteopenia (-1 to -2.5 SD), or osteoporosis (
Keyword :
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Bone mineral density, Postmenopausal women, Nationwide assessment