Frequency of occurrence of modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis in young people
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The prevalence of modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis has been studied in young people. The study included 396 (75.1%) women and 131 (24.9%) men, for a total of 527 people. A questionnaire was developed that included questions on physical activity, nutrition, lifestyle, and the presence of bad habits. The following frequency of occurrence of risk factors was established: 233 (44.2%) people had one risk factors 166 (31.5%) - two, 92 (17.5%) - three, 36 (6.8%) people had four. The majority of respondents (425 (80.6%) people) had insufficient dietary calcium intake (56.2% of the age norm). The results of the study demonstrate a high prevalence of modifiable risk factors in young people, which undoubtedly indicates the need for preventive measures to prevent the development of osteoporosis and its complications in the future. Keywords: osteoporosis, young age, risk factors, vitamin D, calcium, physical activity.
Source: Yakut Medical Journal
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406544252