ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
The estimated prevalence of osteoporosis in Bahrain: a multi-centered-based study.
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- Knockdown of GCNT2 promoted osteoblast differentiation by activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in osteoblasts.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Osteoporosis in Primary Care: An Analysis of Family Physicians' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Bahrain.Cureus · 2025Article
- Jingui Shenqi Wan alleviates bone loss induced by primary osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblast pyroptosis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Alendronate for Effective Treatment of Male Osteoporosis: An Insight.Current pharmaceutical design · 2025Review
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Osteoporosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Center.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Bone Health in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Bahrain.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Frequency of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Nonlinear relationship between cardiometabolic index and bone mineral density in U.S. adults: the mediating role of percent body fat.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesthe primary aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density in Bahrain.
methodsthis 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.
resultsThe 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).
conclusionsWe 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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