• Additionally, there are important age, gender, and racial differences in a risk of osteoporosis and fat mass composition. (nih.gov)
  • Questions for Neda Sarafrazi, Health Statistician and Lead Author of " Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass in Older Adults: United States, 2017-2018 . (cdc.gov)
  • Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease characterized by weakening of bone tissue, bone structure and strength and may lead to increased risk of fractures. (cdc.gov)
  • Monitoring the prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass may inform public health programs that focus on reducing or preventing of osteoporosis and its consequences. (cdc.gov)
  • Do you have a 2017-2018 estimate of exactly how many Americans aged 50 and over have osteoporosis and low bone mass? (cdc.gov)
  • The clinical importance of osteoporosis is a fracture occurrence and approximately more than a half of Caucasian women experience osteoporotic fractures in more than one body part if osteoporosis is not treated. (e-jbm.org)
  • If you are 65 years or older, a slightly higher BMI may help protect you from thinning of the bones (osteoporosis). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Regression analyses showed that by control of age, WHR and waist circumference, BMI is effective on femoral neck BMD but in lumbar spine the effect of BMI has covered with those factors.CONCLUSION: Due to high prevalence of osteoporosis in older people with lower BMI, having normal weight in older people is recommended to prevent decreasing bone mineral density. (irancohorts.ir)
  • The quest to identify osteoporosis early, so it can be treated, has led to widespread testing of bone mineral density (BMD), the key measure of bone strength. (harvard.edu)
  • Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by reduction in the bone mass and disruption of bone architecture leading to impaired skeletal strength and an increased susceptibility to fractures. (dovepress.com)
  • However, our study had limitations of a retrospective analysis using only National Health Insurance System claim data and did not consider important fracture risk factors, such as bone mineral density, history of falls, and drugs and diseases related to secondary osteoporosis. (e-dmj.org)
  • A new paper says body composition, including soft fat tissue and hard bone tissue, which can lead to excess fat or osteoporosis, is genetic. (science20.com)
  • Bisphosphonates, for example, are effective agents for the treatment of bone mineral density loss and are therefore commonly used to treat osteoporosis. (science20.com)
  • Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass, microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to enhanced bone fragility, and a consequent increase in fracture risk ( 1991 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Among possible mechanisms, inflammatory mediators released during the course of AS, and decreased mobility of patients, might have a role in the occurrence of osteoporosis, by directly affecting bone remodelling. (bmj.com)
  • This cytokine has been shown to mediate the increase of bone resorption both in systemic osteoporosis related to oestrogen deficiency, 4 and in periarticular or periprosthetic bone erosions. (bmj.com)
  • Stunted adolescents suffered from low bone mass density and low stature adults suffered a high prevalence of osteoporosis. (who.int)
  • While there have been studies in Singapore on the prevalence and economic burden of osteoporotic hip fracture, there is a severe lack of reference data on bone mineral density and prevalence of osteoporosis. (researchsquare.com)
  • Osteoporosis is characterised by a systemic loss of bone mineral and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in increased risk of fracture(1). (researchsquare.com)
  • Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the most widely used indicator of bone health and for detection of osteoporosis(4). (researchsquare.com)
  • According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, up to one-half of women age 50+ will experience a bone fracture during the remainder of their lifetime. (betterbones.com)
  • Testosterone stimulates increased bone formation, which decreases a condition called osteoporosis. (independent.com)
  • Among a small group of postmenopausal women with osteopenia and osteoporosis, Linero and Choi (2021) found that a 12-week, moderate-to-high intensity weight-training program improved markers of bone health more than did low-intensity training. (veganhealth.org)
  • Currently Prof. Byun of SCH Hospital is regarded as an authority on osteoporosis (weakening of bones) and among nation's medical doctors specializing in the field. (theseoultimes.com)
  • Prof. Byun once professed that he would help eradicate the nation's bone disease or osteoporosis (weakening of bones). (theseoultimes.com)
  • 1 ] As getting older, women lose 30-50% of trabecular bone mass and 25-30% of cortical bone mass and especially lose the largest volume of bone mass in pre- and postmenopause. (e-jbm.org)
  • We measured trabecular bone densities, cortical bone densities, VAT areas, and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) areas at vertebral levels T7 to L5. (nih.gov)
  • it weakens bone mass by destructing the microstructures of bones thereby increasing the risk of fractures. (e-jbm.org)
  • That's because loss of bone can lead to fractures that worsen quality of life and may even shorten life. (harvard.edu)
  • Repeat testing four years after the first test found relatively few instances where someone lost enough bone mass to put them at heightened risk for hip fractures. (harvard.edu)
  • 9. Severity of reduced bone mineral density and risk of fractures in long-term survivors of childhood leukemia and lymphoma undergoing guideline-recommended surveillance for bone health. (nih.gov)
  • Experience more vertebral and wrist bone fractures (but fewer lower leg fractures). (betterbones.com)
  • While the "underweight" category includes only very thin folks, there exists a weight-bone gradient link whereby lighter weight individuals have both decreased bone density and increased risk of various fractures. (betterbones.com)
  • Entire article is Bone Fractures among U.K. Vegans: Implications and Recommendations . (veganhealth.org)
  • Gender differences in fractures may be related to body size, bone size, geometry, or density. (researchgate.net)
  • We conclude that differences in bone mass and geometry confer greater skeletal integrity in males, which may contribute to the lower incidence of stress and osteoporotic fractures in males. (researchgate.net)
  • Journal of Bone Metabolism 2012;19(2):95-102. (e-jbm.org)
  • These factors include environment, family history and genetics, metabolism (the way your body changes food and oxygen into energy), and behavior or habits. (nih.gov)
  • Increasing evidence suggests favorable effect of serum uric acid (UA) on bone metabolism due to its antioxidant properties. (dovepress.com)
  • Subjects concomitantly taking drugs or having a medical condition that would affect the bone metabolism or UA levels were excluded. (dovepress.com)
  • We conclude that raised UA levels are associated with higher BMD at all skeletal sites and UA may have a protective role in bone metabolism owing to its antioxidant effect. (dovepress.com)
  • These factors, which contribute to bone metabolism, also affect Body Mass Index (BMI), which often serves as an indicator of overall health. (science20.com)
  • Previous studies revealed that osteocalcin, a protein produced by bone cells, has an impact not only on bone but also on fat tissue metabolism. (science20.com)
  • Despite ample evidence to confirm that increased visceral adipose tissue (VAT) deposition occurs with obesity, the interrelations between altered fat partitioning and regional muscle and bone quality are less well understood. (nih.gov)
  • Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases although it is said that it has protective effect on bone loss. (irancohorts.ir)
  • Central obesity in men had a positive association with bone mineral density in both areas (p=0.000). (irancohorts.ir)
  • Obesity is having a high amount of extra body fat. (nih.gov)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a useful measure of overweight and obesity. (nih.gov)
  • In parallel studies, the researchers are also investigating the FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated) gene, which has been shown to impact fat and lean body mass and is suspected to impact bone mineral density too. (science20.com)
  • More research is needed that assesses changes in body fat over time to better understand how obesity directly influences the risk of getting cancer or dying from the disease, the authors conclude. (nbcnews.com)
  • The way obesity impacts the risk of cancer also varies in different parts of the body, Dr. Graham Colditz, a researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, said by email. (nbcnews.com)
  • This study aims to identify a relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar spine, and the weight and body mass index (BMI) in women. (e-jbm.org)
  • Waist to hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) were calculated and bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by DEXA scan in lumbar spine and femoral neck.FINDINGS: In this study, 554 (55.4%) of the participants were men and 446 (44.6%) were women. (irancohorts.ir)
  • Using a cross-sectional investigation of 2631 participants from the Erasmus Rucphen Family study, we studied associations between BMD (using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA]) at the hip, lumbar spine, total body (BMD and BMC), and fat distribution by the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-thigh ratio (WTR), and DXA-based trunk-to-leg fat ratio and android-to-gynoid fat ratio. (ox.ac.uk)
  • 0.05) when adjusted for age and body mass index combined at lumbar spine and right femur neck, respectively. (dovepress.com)
  • The storage of adipose tissue in ectopic compartments is a hallmark attribute linking greater body mass index (BMI) with cardiometabolic diseases. (nih.gov)
  • Our plausible explanation for the disparity in fracture risk by sex is that men have larger bones and less adipose tissue than women [ 5 ]. (e-dmj.org)
  • Since the weight of bone remains relatively constant compared to muscle or fat tissue, the effect of low BMI on fracture risk may be more significant in males. (e-dmj.org)
  • After a few years of treatment that improves the bones, we don't want to discover that we have harmed the fat tissue in the process," he adds. (science20.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of abdominal adipose tissue with bone mineral density (BMD) among a nationally representative sample of US middle-aged adults. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our finding suggested that abdominal adipose tissue, regardless of its location (SAT or VAT), may have a negative impact on BMD in middle-aged men independently of body weight, but this relationship was not observed in women. (biomedcentral.com)
  • High bone mineral density in loaded skeletal regions of former professional football (soccer) players: what is the effect of time after active career? (bmj.com)
  • The age-related loss of skeletal muscle strength and mass is known as sarcopenia and is associated with profound adverse consequences for health including multimorbidity (two or more long-term conditions), frailty and mortality. (ncl.ac.uk)
  • A meta-analysis of 15 studies involving multicomponent exercise (often aerobics plus resistance training) among women approximately 50 to 70 years old found that exercise regimes that combine resistance, weight-bearing exercise, and impact-aerobic activities can increase or prevent loss of muscle and skeletal mass ( Marín-Cascales, 2018 ). (veganhealth.org)
  • A skeletal survey of the long bones should be performed. (slideserve.com)
  • We appreciate the interest of Dr. So Young Park in our published article, "Association of body mass index and fracture risk varied by affected bones in patients with diabetes: a nationwide cohort study," [ 1 ] and are grateful for the opportunity to further discuss our work. (e-dmj.org)
  • How well do you know the factors of bone fracture risk? (betterbones.com)
  • Let's better understand this link between body weight and fracture risk and then look at the many steps thinner women can take to start strengthening their bones. (betterbones.com)
  • Those falling into the "underweight" category are at highest risk, but slender individuals (that is, those whose BMI is 18.6-21.5) are often reported to be at increased bone fracture risk, too, particularly if they also have low muscle mass. (betterbones.com)
  • As you can see, there's a lot that a thin, small-framed person can do to strengthen bone and reduce their fracture risk. (betterbones.com)
  • A meta‐analysis of the association of fracture risk and body mass index in women. (betterbones.com)
  • People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow, a research review confirms. (nbcnews.com)
  • When researchers looked at what's known as body mass index (BMI), a ratio of weight to height, they found increases in BMI tied to a higher risk of developing cancers in the esophagus, bone marrow, biliary tract system, pancreas and kidney. (nbcnews.com)
  • They also found a strong connection between BMI increases and getting cancers of the gallbladder, stomach and ovaries, as well as dying from bone marrow tumors. (nbcnews.com)
  • Clinical history, anthropometry and measurement of bone mineral density using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was done. (who.int)
  • We carried out a population-based cross-sectional study using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (Hologic Discovery Wi) to measure the bone mineral density of Singaporean adults aged ³ 21 years. (researchsquare.com)
  • Bone and muscle variables measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (spine, hip, total body) and peripheral quantitative computed tomography (tibia). (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • The predictors of bone status among adolescent boys were age, body mass index (BMI), height attained (z-score) and maternal T-score and for girls were BMI, age at menarche, paternal T-score and z-score. (who.int)
  • The study team will also test the hypothesis that there are decreases in blood bone flow that are proportional to increases in leg vascular sympathetic outflow in the able-bodied, but that changes in bone blood flow are proportional to changes in blood pressure in those with SCI. (nih.gov)
  • To determine the changes in bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with spondyloarthropathy (SpA) treated with infliximab. (bmj.com)
  • The WBV and control groups did not differ in the 5-month changes in bone. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Krampe, S. , de Andrade, N. , da Silveira, L. and Brenol, C. (2020) Prevalence and Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome in a Cohort of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Correlation between Body Mass Index and Disease Activity. (scirp.org)
  • The researchers tracked 310 men and 492 women with an average age of 75 years for up to 10 years after they had an initial bone-density measurement. (harvard.edu)
  • Since being overweight is a risk factor for post-traumatic arthritis, lifestyle changes that help manage body weight are important in the treatment and prevention of the condition. (wikipedia.org)
  • while in 2013, 50 million people in India were either osteoporotic or had low bone mass. (dovepress.com)
  • To achieve this end with the greatest precision and accuracy, such studies have incorporated measurements of lead in both blood (whole blood, using standard chemical assays such as graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy) and bone [using noninvasive in vivo K-shell X-ray fluorescence (KXRF) instruments]. (nih.gov)
  • This might get us to think more about how often to get bone density measurements, but there still a lot more study that needs to go into it. (harvard.edu)
  • Genetic information was analyzed in connection with measurements that reflect body mass, including BMI, thickness of skin folds, reflecting the amount of fat beneath the skin and others. (science20.com)
  • To check the reliability of their findings, they asked researchers at Tulane University in Louisiana to test the same association between genetic variants of the osteocalcin gene and body mass measurements in an extensive sample of 2,244 Americans of European background. (science20.com)
  • Based on German reference data, we calculated the percentage of expected body weight (%EBW), BMI percentile, and BMI standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) for all time points to investigate the relationship between different weight measurements and resumption of menses. (uni-wuerzburg.de)
  • The skinfold measurements will use skinfold calipers and pinch different areas of the body. (wholehealth.com)
  • Cite this: Uncovering the "Skeleton in the Closet": The Issue of Bone and Joint Disorders in the Maldives and the Opportunities for Primary Prevention and Health Promotion - Medscape - Jul 01, 2006. (medscape.com)
  • Bone blood flow responds to various local and systemic factors, however, bone perfusion in humans remains relatively unstudied. (nih.gov)
  • The objective of this study was to examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD) in a recent, nationally representative sample of US older adults as well as to see if this relationship differs by age, sex, and race. (nih.gov)
  • In the univariate model, we found that abdominal adipose mass was positively associated with BMD at femoral neck and spine in both genders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In contrast, there was no significant association between abdominal adipose mass and BMD in middle-aged women, regardless of menopausal status. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Blount disease most likely is caused by a combination of excessive compressive forces on the proximal medial metaphysis of the tibia and altered enchondral bone formation. (medscape.com)
  • Despite comparable body size, males have greater BMC and BMD at the hip and distal tibia and greater tibial cortical thickness. (researchgate.net)
  • In summary, despite comparable body size, males have greater BMC and BMD than females at the hip and distal tibia but not at the spine. (researchgate.net)
  • We recently used a statistical appearance model, describing 70 variations in tibia-fibula geometry and density in a young physically active population, in 71 combination with the finite element method to evaluate sexual dimorphism and its influence on 72 bone strain [12]. (researchgate.net)
  • The purpose of this study was to cross-validate our previous findings of sex-related 78 differences in tibia-fibula bone geometry, density, and finite element-predicted bone strain in an 79 entirely new cohort of young physically active adults. (researchgate.net)
  • and knowledge about maintaining bone/joint health. (medscape.com)
  • You and your health care provider can use your BMI to estimate how much body fat you have. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between body mass index and bone mineral density in older people.METHODS: This cross sectional study came from "Amirkola Health and Aging Project (AHAP)" that has been done on 1000 people aged 60 and over in Amirkola city, Iran. (irancohorts.ir)
  • The single best thing anyone can do to protect bone health is to exercise daily in a way that exerts force on bones. (harvard.edu)
  • Beyond benefits to the body, physical activity also boosts a child's mental and behavioral health. (healthychildren.org)
  • Begin by assessing your personal health and lifestyle factors with our free Bone Health Profile . (betterbones.com)
  • The saying, "You can never be too rich or too thin" is definitely not true when it comes to bone health! (betterbones.com)
  • Your Body Partner data is also available in the Apple & Google health apps. (tefal.com)
  • Is the Body Partner compatible with the Apple Health or Google Fit apps? (tefal.com)
  • It also means having lean muscle mass, as well as bone health. (wholehealth.com)
  • Distribution of adipose tissues seem to be important for bone health, and studies on the relationship between VAT and SAT on bone health have yielded mixed results. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We developed a near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device to non-invasively assess blood content in bone and assessed tibial perfusion in response to exercise. (nih.gov)
  • Statistically controlling for lean mass reduced gender differences, but males still had 8% higher hip BMD (p = 0.24) and 5.3% higher total tibial BMD (p = 0.05). (researchgate.net)
  • Previous studies examining tibial sexual 80 dimorphism using transverse cross-sections observed smaller bone size relative to stature in 81 females when compared to males [10, 11,13]. (researchgate.net)
  • Ma M, Feng Z, Liu X, Jia G, Geng B, Xia Y. The saturation effect of body mass index on bone mineral density for people over 50 years old: a cross-sectional study of the US population. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Have lower hip bone density, lower cross-sectional bone area, and less bone bending strength than "normal" weight women. (betterbones.com)
  • Body Scan uses multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology, which is obtained via the scale's handle for ultra-precise assessment of each part of your body. (withings.com)
  • The age cohort 15-50 years was selected in response to the indications in the local statistics and the views expressed by medical staff, suggesting that bone/joint problems are experienced by "younger" Maldivians as well as the established "high risk" postmenopausal group. (medscape.com)
  • Examinations also revealed that a body mass index (BMI) increase of five units results in a 35% higher risk of post-traumatic arthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • It can help keep a healthy body mass index and reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease later in life. (healthychildren.org)
  • Over the years, researchers have tried to quantify how much any factor increases the risk of bone fracture. (betterbones.com)
  • Look over the top 7 risk factors for bone fracture, ranked by risk ratio. (betterbones.com)
  • It's well established that women with low body weight have lower bone density and are at increased risk for many types of bone fracture. (betterbones.com)
  • Risk Reduction Compared with Access to Care: Quantifying the Trade-Off of Enforcing a Body Mass Index Eligibility Criterion for Joint Replacement. (aofoundation.org)
  • Testosterone replacement reduces those risks by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow and circulation throughout the body, thereby decreasing the risk of coronary artery disease and angina, reducing blood pressure, and increasing stamina. (independent.com)
  • Babies that are classified as small for gestational age are smaller than 90% of babies of the same gestational age and have a higher risk of problems like low blood sugar and difficulty maintaining body temperature after birth. (veganhealth.org)
  • Football is an impact loading sport and some studies demonstrate its site specific, bone mass increasing effect. (bmj.com)
  • These data suggest that a benefit of anti-tumour necrosis factor α therapy on BMD in patients with SpA may be through an uncoupling effect on bone cells. (bmj.com)
  • Effect of Body Mass Index on Reoperation and Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty. (aofoundation.org)
  • The Effect of Body Mass Index on 30-day Complications After Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. (aofoundation.org)
  • They found a small, positive effect on bone formation markers compared to the control group, but BMD didn't increase. (veganhealth.org)
  • To assess the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on bone density and geometry, muscle size and function, mobility, and balance in children with OI. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Increasing muscle mass also helps to increase insulin sensitivity, which decreases insulin resistance that could eventually lead to such conditions as Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome X, a combination of diabetes and cardiovascular problems. (independent.com)
  • While having excessive body fat is linked to different types of illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. (wholehealth.com)
  • The mean of bone mineral density in femur (0.90±0.1) and spine (0.94±0.2) in men were higher than women (0.80±0.1 versus 0.79±0.1 respectively) (p=0.001). (irancohorts.ir)
  • Longitudinal studies in early AS have shown that spine and hip bone mineral density (BMD) decrease predominantly in patients with active disease. (bmj.com)
  • BMC, bone area (BA), and BMD were measured in the spine and hip using DXA. (researchgate.net)
  • We examined the association between adiposity and spinal muscle and bone quality across a large, heterogeneous cohort of adults. (nih.gov)
  • Current guidelines suggest adults older than 50 should get 1,000 mg to 1,200 mg per day of calcium and 800 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. (harvard.edu)
  • A national survey was made of bone mineral density among stunted adolescents and adults. (who.int)
  • Inverse associations after adjustment for BMI suggest that android fat deposition as measured by the WHR, WTR, and DXA-based android-to-gynoid fat ratio is not beneficial and possibly even deleterious for bone. (ox.ac.uk)
  • 1, 2 This bone loss might be related to an increase in bone resorption, and correlations have been established between some biochemical markers of bone resorption on the one hand, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and serum C reactive protein (CRP) level on the other. (bmj.com)
  • [ 7 ] It is unclear whether the deformity is caused by an intrinsic alteration of bone formation that is exacerbated by compressive forces or by compressive forces that cause a disruption in normal endochondral bone formation. (medscape.com)
  • 4. No impact of disease and its treatment on bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (nih.gov)
  • He vowed he would do his utmost to cure women in the 50s or older suffering from the bone disease. (theseoultimes.com)
  • 17. Male sex and low physical activity are associated with reduced spine bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (nih.gov)
  • Children and adolescents aged​​ 6 and older need​ at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, as well as at least a few days per week of bone- and muscle-strengthening exercises. (healthychildren.org)
  • Contrary to previous reports that high body mass is associated with increased bone quality, our data show a significant negative association between BMI and muscle and bone densities, suggesting fat infiltration into these tissues. (nih.gov)
  • Higher bone mineral density is associated with higher incidence of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Given the observational nature of EPIC-Oxford, we should keep in mind that the higher bone fracture rate for vegans could be due to confounding factors. (veganhealth.org)
  • Acute metabolic needs of bone due to loading increase flow substantially. (nih.gov)
  • 1. Relationships of Bone Mineral Density to Whole Body Mass, Fat Mass and Fat-free Mass in Long-term Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Childhood. (nih.gov)
  • 7. No difference between prednisolone and dexamethasone treatment in bone mineral density and growth in long term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (nih.gov)
  • 10. Calcium and cholecalciferol supplementation provides no added benefit to nutritional counseling to improve bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). (nih.gov)
  • 14. Visfatin is a positive predictor of bone mineral density in young survivors of acute lymphocytic leukemia. (nih.gov)