Evaluation The Relation Between Body Mass Index And Bone Mineral Density Measure By DEXA

Abstract

Background: Using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, Body mass index and Bone mineral density have been determined. The assessment of bone mineral density was conducted utilizing dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry analysis of the pelvis and lumbar spine. While it is acknowledged that osteoporosis can impact bone mineral density in relationship with body mass index, the particulars of this relationship currently remain uncertain.

Objective: The main objectives of the current study are to evaluate the relationship between different categories of BMI and BMD in the lumbar spine and pelvis. And which one of the BMI categories is more effective on the BMD of the lumbar spine and pelvis?

Method: Tow hundred and fifty individuals participated (100 control and 115 patients) in this study. Patients who presented with bone discomfort consisted of 55 males and 65 females. In addition, 90 apparently healthy volunteers, consisting of 45 males and 55 females, were studied and considered to constitute the control group. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was utilized to determine the bone mineral density of every participant for all body parts. For all participants were measured height and weight to determine body mass index.

Results: Results: Statistically significant disparities in bone mineral density were observed among the underweight, normal weight, and overweight for all participants (healthy and patient). Also, there was a statistically significant difference in BMD between the pelvis and lumbar vertebrae for both sexes.

 Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that females possess a lower bone mineral density compared to males. Overweight BMI is more effective on BMD of the lumbar vertebra and pelvis bones. The pelvis is more influenced by BMI than the lumbar vertebrae