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PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN ADULTS

. Ayesha Bibi, Yamin Rashid, Nawaz Samoo, Farrah shams, Khan Niaz Khan, Farzana, Mohamed Y. Omara & Fatima Asmat


Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass, weakening of bone tissue, and disturbance of bone micro structure which can lead to compromised bone strength and an increase the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in humans which represent a main public health problem. The objective of the current study was to assess the prevalence of osteoporosis among adults, during the period between Feburary 2021 and June 2021. To analyze the diet and nutrition of adults with osteoporosis. One forty-eight males and females were randomly selected from two. The study was conducted through questionnaire consisted of 27 questions about sex, age, family history, preference of foods, food frequency, supplementation and dietary intake.  All data was analyzed by SPSS. The maximum prevalence of osteoporosis was observed at the hip bone followed by kneecape and patients with, overweight body mass index, physical inactivity, consumption of Junk Food, low daily calcium and Vitamin D intake, were all positively associated with osteoporosis. There is a high prevalence of osteoporosis among women. Necessary steps are needed for more public education and a wider dissemination of information about osteoporosis and its prevention.

Key Words:  Osteoporosis, Food frequency, dietary intakes

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