Investigation of bone mineral density of the phalanx in healthy people in Southwest region of Liaoning

Objective This study investigated the current status of bone mineral density of healthy adults in southwest region of Liaoning province,and provided scientific evidence of diagnosis and prevention for osteoporosis.Methods Mean values of bone mineral density of the 2-4 phalanx were measured in 1204 healthy Han nationality people in Panjin city(598 males and 606 females,aged from 20 to 70 years old,grouped by every 10 years),using MertiscanTM bone mineral density equipment.Osteopenia and osteoporosis were diagnosed according to T values and the incidences were calculate.Results 1) The mean values of bone mineral density in males and female were 0.572g/cm2 and 0.523g/cm2,respectively,with significant difference(P0.01).2) Osteopenia rate was 17.2% in the male and 17.8% in the female.Osteoporosis rate was 11.4% in the male and 13.2% in the female.Conclusion The bone mineral density of the phalanx in the male and female in southwest region of Liaoning was at low level.Significant differences of bone mineral density,and osteopenia and osteoporosis rate existed between the genders,ages and the regions.