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ArticleJournal of research in health sciences2016

Predictors of Bone Mineral Density among Asian Indians in Northern Mississippi: A Pilot Study.

Vinayak K Nahar, Kyle M Nelson, M Allison Ford, Manoj Sharma, Martha A Bass, Mary A Haskins, John C Garner

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Article in Journal of research in health sciences, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Vinayak K NaharDDepartment of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, USA. vknahar@go.olemiss.edu.
Kyle M NelsonBone Mineral Density Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi, MS, USA.
M Allison FordBone Mineral Density Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi, MS, USA.
Manoj SharmaBehavioral & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Jackson State University, MS, USA.
Martha A BassBone Mineral Density Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi, MS, USA.
Mary A HaskinsBone Mineral Density Laboratory, Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi, MS, USA.
John C GarnerDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, College of Health & Human Services, Troy University, AL, USA.
Jackson State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) that leads to an increase in bone fragility, causing an individual to be at an increased risk for fractures. Asian-Indians are at an increased risk for developing osteoporosis. Considering the number of Asian-Indians in the US is rapidly growing, they likely could be an underappreciated population at risk for bone fractures. The aim of this study was to investigate bone health and determine the factors affecting BMD in Asian-Indians living in the US.

methodsAsian-Indians residing in Northern Mississippi (n = 87) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study from June 2013 to August 2014. Eligible participants completed a self-administered Osteoporosis Risk Factor Assessment questionnaire. BMD and body composition were measured using a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan (DXA).

resultsEight-seven Asian-Indians (male: 62.1%) participated, with the average age being 28.49 yr old (SD = 6.62). Overall, 31.0% and 48.3% had low femoral neck BMD and spinal BMD, respectively. Multiple regression analysis revealed that age, percent body fat, and body mass index (BMI) significantly predicted BMD at femur neck (P<0.05). Additionally, percent body fat, BMI, childhood milk consumption, and gender were statistically significant predictors of spinal BMD (P<0.05).

conclusionsThe findings from this study should be beneficial to healthcare providers that work with Asian-Indian population groups. Health promotion programs focusing on osteoporosis prevention are needed among Asian-Indians to prevent the risk of fractures.

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