Hassan AB, Tayem YI, Sadat-Ali M, Almarabheh AJ, Alawadhi A, Butt AJ, Jahrami H, Saleh J, Matar ME, Shaikh M, Hasan SK, Karashi AR. The estimated prevalence of osteoporosis in Bahrain: a multi-centered-based study.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024;
25:9. [PMID:
38167308 PMCID:
PMC10759480 DOI:
10.1186/s12891-023-07145-8]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
the primary aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density in Bahrain.
METHODS
this was a retrospective study, which targeted a cohort of 4822 Bahraini subjects (mean age 59.36 years: 93% females). Demographic data and results of lumbar and femur DEXA scan for the targeted sample, over the period 2016-2018, were retrieved from four hospitals.
RESULTS
The prevalence of low BMD was 62.3% (46.4% had osteopenia and 15.9% had osteoporosis). The highest rate of osteopenia was detected at the age group younger than 44 years. However, with increasing age, the rate of osteopenia declined, whereas osteoporosis increased (P < 0.001). Females were found to be at higher risk of developing both osteopenia (45.8%) and osteoporosis (18.1%) compared to males (39% and 12.4%, respectively) (P < 0.001). Postmenopausal women exhibited higher rates of low BMD (42.4% osteopenia, 22.3% osteoporosis) compared to elderly men (30.9% osteopenia, 9% osteoporosis).
CONCLUSIONS
We reported high prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in Bahrain. Low BMD was more common in females, especially in postmenopausal women. Highest prevalence of osteopenia happened at young age. Therefore, we advocate screening at younger age than previously recommended.
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