ArticleArchives of osteoporosis2022
Bone mass in Saudi women aged 20-40 years: the association with obesity and vitamin D deficiency.
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- Polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance, and bone health in Saudi women: a cross-sectional study.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the MENA Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Cellular mechanisms of osteoporosis: A comprehensive perspective on ferroptosis, cuproptosis and lipid metabolism abnormalities.Biomaterials translational · 2026Review
- Self-medication practices among university students at a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Obesity and lipid metabolism in the development of osteoporosis (Review).International journal of molecular medicine · 2024Review
- Determinants of Z-Score of Bone Mineral Density among Premenopausal Saudi Females in Different Age Groups: A Cross Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2023Article
- Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome by Phytochemicals and Vitamin D.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
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Abstract
This study describes that low bone density is prevalent in premenopausal Saudi women, especially women of normal weight and vitamin D deficiency. Although BMD is higher in obese young women, this may not be beneficial later in life in conjunction with persistent vitamin D deficiency.
introductionNot attaining peak bone mass is one crucial factor contributing to the risk of developing osteoporosis and suffering fractures in later life. The objectives of this study were to describe the normal range of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in premenopausal Saudi women in relation to obesity and vitamin D insufficiency.
methodsA cross-sectional study involving 312 healthy Saudi women aged 20-40. All women were clinically examined. BMD (g/cm
resultsAlmost half of the studied women were obese, and the majority (86.2%) were deficient in vitamin D. Mean BMD in TB 1.060 ± 0.091, FN 0.918 ± 0.153 and LS 1.118 ± 0.123 g/cm
conclusionThis study shows low bone density in premenopausal Saudi women, particularly those with normal weight. While obesity appears to confer some protection against vitamin D deficiency at this age, this is assumed to change in later life.
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