Author/Authors :
Hoxha, Rexhep University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology, Kosovo , Islami, Hilmi University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology, Kosovo , Qorraj-Bytyqi, Hasime University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology, Kosovo , Thaçi, Shpetim University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Physiology and Immunology, Kosovo , Bahtiri, Elton University of Prishtina - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology, Kosovo
Abstract :
Background and objective: Body weight and body mass index (BMI) are considered strong predictors of osteoporotic fractures, though optimal BMI levels remain unsettled. There are several studies conducted on women about the relationship between BMI and bone mineral density (BMD), and just a few so far on men. Therefore, the objective of current study was to analyze the relationship between weight and BMI and BMD measured in lumbar spine (L1-L4), femur neck and total hip in 64 men from Kosovo. Methods: This cross-sectional study included a population of 64 men divided into three BMI groups. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measurements were done in all the study participants. Results: Pearson’s correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between weight and BMI and BMD in femur neck and in total hip, and a significant negative correlation between age and femur neck BMD. Age-adjusted linear regression analysis showed that weight and BMI had a significant positive association with BMD levels. Conclusion: Although the results show significant relationship between BMI and BMD, the negative relationship between age and femur neck BMD may serve as guidance to initiate early assessment of the BMD in this regionas well as preventive measures of osteoporosis and fractures among ageing men population
Keywords :
Body mass index , weight , bone mineral density , men
