Table 6.
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry-Derived Bone Mineral Density in Proton-Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Users According to the Duration of PPI Use (N=133)
| Variables* | Duration of Use of PPI | P Value | Post Hoc Tukey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 Years (n=69) | 5–10 Years (n=37) | >10 Years (n=27) | |||
| Age (years) | 45.68±12.60 | 50.00±10.24 | 52.80±11.03 | 0.02 | I vs. III |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 25.99±4.94 | 26.94±3.75 | 25.53±3.92 | 0.44 | – |
| Lumbar spine (L1-L4) T-Score | −1.33±1.11 | −1.40±1.53 | −0.46±4.25 | 0.19 | – |
| Total hip T-Score | −0.60±0.92 | −0.57±1.10 | −0.66±1.04 | 0.94 | – |
| Femoral neck T-Score | −1.36±0.95 | −1.43±1.16 | −1.36±1.08 | 0.95 | – |
Notes: *Mean ± Standard deviation; test: ANOVA.