Table 2.
The prevalence of normal, osteopenia and osteoporosis in the different ethnic groups.
| Variable | Malay (n = 78) | Chinese (n = 157) | Indian (n = 107) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMD Category (A)a Normal Osteopenia Osteoporosis |
42 (53.8%) 29 (37.2%) 7 (9.0%) |
49 (31.2%) 73 (46.5%) 35 (22.3%) |
63 (58.9%) 38 (35.5%) 6 (5.6%) |
| BMD Category (C)a Normal Osteopenia Osteoporosis |
34 (43.6%) 31 (39.7%) 13 (16.7%) |
32 (20.4%) 72 (45.9%) 53 (33.7%) |
45 (42.1%) 49 (45.8%) 13 (12.1%) |
Values are presented as number (%).
A, Asian; C, Caucasian.
a
Chi-square P < 0.001 when comparing the different ethnic groups.