MALE AGEING AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN A SAMPLE OF PORTUGUESE MEN

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Lucas, R (Author) Other; Silva, C (Author) Other; Costa, L (Author) Other; Araujo, D (Author) Other; Barros H (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa

Vol. 33 No. 3

Pages: 306-313

ISSN: 0303-464X

Publisher: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia

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Authenticus ID: P-003-XV9

Abstract (EN): Aim: In this study we aimed to estimate the prevalence of osteoporosis and to identify the factors associated with bone mineral density in Portuguese men and to quantify age-related bone loss. Participants and methods: We designed a cross-sectional evaluation of 739 apparently healthy men (20-82 years) recruited during general practice routine visits who volunteered for bone mineral density measurement. Men reporting secondary causes for osteoporosis or using medication known to interfere with bone metabolism were excluded (n=82). Distal forearm bone mineral density was measured using single X-ray absorptiometry (DTX 100, Hologic) and information on demographic, anthropometric, and behavioural aspects was recorded. Results: Forearm bone mineral density decreased significantly with age (r=-0.29, p<0.001) and was higher in overweight men, and among those who reported moderate or intense physical activity. The prevalence of osteoporosis increased from 1.9% at 40-49 years to 18.6% after 70 years (p<0.001). Increasing age was a risk factor and body mass index was protective against the condition. Conclusion: This study showed that bone loss is an important problem in ageing men in our country.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8