PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN

Abstract

Objective. To investigate risk factors for osteoporosis in men and to assess their prognostic value.

Material and Methods. A total of 1141 male residents of Novosibirsk aged 6 to 70 years were examined, out of them 458 men were at the age of 6-20 years, and 683 - at the age of 21-70 years. Clinical, sociological, radiological, densitometric, and statistical methods of investigation were used.

Results. Comparative analysis of the prevalence of risk factors for osteoporosis among men showed that the risk of osteoporosis increases with age. Lack of sufficient physical activity leads to loss of bone mineral density, and smoking is a significant risk factor. Relationship between alcohol abuse and low bone density is evident, and the lack of calcium intake from food results in bone loss. A family and patient’s own history of fractures, reduction in height, frequent consumption of caffeine-containing drinks, and low weight lead to a decrease in bone mineral density.

Conclusion. Knowledge of factors affecting bone mineral density is necessary to work out a framework of primary and population- based prevention of osteoporosis and its complications.