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ba0001pp360 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2013

Osteoporosis risk factor correlation with BMD in Latvia

Pavlina Inese , Rasa Ingvars , Adamsone Inara , Daukste Ilze , Jaundzeikare Sandra , Kaneps Dainis , Kaze Ingrida , Medne Agita , Zelca Signe

Objective(s): To assess osteoporosis risk factors for postmenopausal women and correlation with bone mineral density (BMD) in Latvia.Material and methods: A national cross-sectional study conducted in Latvia about osteoporosis risk factors in postmenopausal women and BMD determination with DXA. 1.598 women who had a DXA scan visit, took part in a study (May–October 2012). The women filled out a questionnaire with 25 multiple choice questions on oste...