Table 2B.
Prevalencea of patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia at measured sites.
| Variable | Osteoporosis | Osteopenia | Normal BMD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (n = 524) | |||
| Lumbar spine | 36 (6.9) | 145 (27.7) | 343 (65.5) |
| Left femur neck | 26 (5.0) | 178 (34.0) | 320 (61.1) |
| Right femur neck | 15 (2.9) | 174 (33.2) | 335 (63.9) |
| Left total femur | 10 (1.9) | 143 (27.3) | 371 (70.8) |
| Right total femur | 14 (2.7) | 141 (26.9) | 369 (70.4) |
| Females (n = 216) | |||
| Lumbar spine | 24 (11.1) | 69 (31.9) | 123 (56.9) |
| Left femur neck | 13 (6) | 86 (39.8) | 117 (54.2) |
| Right femur neck | 9 (4.2) | 87 (40.3) | 120 (55.6) |
| Left total femur | 7 (3.2) | 56 (25.9) | 153 (70.8) |
| Right total femur | 9 (4.2) | 59 (27.3) | 148 (68.5) |
| Males (n = 308) | |||
| Lumbar spine | 12 (3.9) | 76 (24.7) | 220 (71.4) |
| Left femur neck | 13 (4.2) | 92 (29.9) | 203 (65.9) |
| Right femur neck | 6 (1.9) | 87 (28.2) | 215 (69.8) |
| Left total femur | 3 (1.0) | 87 (28.2) | 218 (70.8) |
| Right total femur | 5 (1.6) | 82 (26.6) | 221 (71.8) |
Values are presented as number (%).
BMD, bone mineral density.
a
Prevalence analysis done using the World Health Organization classification based on T score: normal BMD (T score ≥ −1), osteopenia (T score < −1 and > −2.5), and osteoporosis (T score ≤ −2.5).