Prevalence of osteoporosis in Amphur Kumphawapi, Udornthani province in 2014, a pilot study

Abstract

Increasing number of elderly, means more degenerative disease is found in this population, including osteoporosis, which can cause many subsequent health problem. this study was done to find the prevalence of osteoporosis in order to improve service policy.A cross sectional descriptive study design in Out-patient over 20 years in age registered and recorded in history of health status in a work sheet, then were measured bone mineral density by DXA method on their forearm The result was reported and data was analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation of variables One hundred and forty five participants (male 35 and female 110) between 20-28 years old were enrolled in this study. The mean of age was 52.72 years, mode age was 56 years and the median of age was 53 years. The standard deviation of age was 13.95. The most prevalenctt osteopenia was found in age group 50-59 years (17.24%), and the most prevalenctt of osteoporosis was found in age group 60-69 year (8.28%). Severe osteoporosis was found in 70-79 year age group (4.14%). In female, the most prevalent osteopenia was found in 50-59 year age group (17.27%), the most prevalent of osteoporosis was found in 60-69 year age group (7.27%) and the most severe osteoporosis was found in 70-79 year age group was 5.45%. In males, the age groups of each categories were same as female. The numbers of most prevalent of osteopenia, osteoporosis and severe osteoporosis were 17.14%, 11.43% and 2.86% respectively Increasing number of older people leads to cases of osteopenia and osteoporosis in the whole country and also in Amphur Kumpawapi, Udornthani province. The limitation of this study was the sample size not representing the whole population of Kumpawapi, only a pilot study, and the BMD measuring from forearm was not yet exactly accurate data compared with using standard one that measure from axial bone such as lumbar spine or femoral neck bone, However, it can be used as a guideline for, the health service planning programn to provide Kumpawapi’s people in the future and giving knowledge to local health provider in caring of old patients holistically.