Risk factors for osteoporosis among middle-aged women.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the risk factors for osteoporosis among a sample of middle-aged women.


METHODS
Adipose tissue and bone mineral density levels at the left femur, lumbar spine, and total body were assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Subjects (n=342) were surveyed regarding a variety of osteoporosis-related risk factors. Forward stepwise multiple regression procedures were utilized.


RESULTS
Menstrual status, hormone replacement therapy, adipose tissue, and dairy product intake were retained in the regression models.


CONCLUSIONS
Osteoporosis prevention programs need to emphasize the importance of hormonal status and body composition in addition to obtaining adequate calcium intake.
Turner
Lori W
LW
Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance, University of Arkansas, 309 HPER Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. lori@uark.edu
Wallace
Lorraine Silver
LS
Perry
Blake Allen
BA
Bleeker
Jeanne
J
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000328:Adult; D001131:Arkansas; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors