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Prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal Indian women: A cross-sectional study.

Chrisphin Christy, Hany Hameed, Rajshri Selvaraj, Tejashwini Kotian, Nishtha Agrawal, Heena Dixit Tiwari, Rahul Tiwari

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Chrisphin ChristyDepartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Hany HameedDepartment of Orthopaedics, Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Rajshri SelvarajDepartment Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital (formerly), Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Tejashwini KotianDepartment of Pathology, Manipal University College Malaysia, Bukit Baru, Malacca, Malaysia.
Nishtha AgrawalDepartment of Prosthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Heena Dixit TiwariDepartment of Blood Cell, Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Telangana, Hyderabad, India.
Rahul TiwariDepartment of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. Y. PatiVidyapeethollege & Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, India.

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Abstract

Osteoporosis remains an underdiagnosed public health challenge among postmenopausal Indian women due to limited routine screening and delayed risk recognition. Therefore, it is of interest to study evaluating bone mineral density and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. A high prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis was observed, with advancing age, multiparity, prolonged menopausal duration, tobacco use and low educational status showing significant associations with reduced bone mass. Thus, we show a substantial hidden burden of low bone density in tertiary-care-attending Indian women, emphasizing the need for early detection strategies. Routine DXA screening and targeted preventive interventions at menopause may reduce future fracture risk and healthcare burden.

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bone mineral densitydual-energy x-ray absorptiometryIndiaOsteoporosispostmenopause

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