Influence of weight and body fat distribution on bone density in postmenopausal women
Por:
Murillo-Uribe A., Carranza-Lira S., Martínez-Trejo N., Santos-González J.
Publicada:
1 ene 2000
Resumen:
Objective - To determine whether obesity or body fat distribution induces a greater modification on bone remodeling biochemistry (BRB) and bone density in postmenopausal women. Methods - One hundred and thirteen postmenopausal patients were studied. They were initially divided according to body mass index (BMI), and afterwards by waist-hip ratio (WHR) as well as combinations of the two factors. Hormone measurements and assessments of BRB were also done. Dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry from the lumbar column and hip was performed with Lunar DPXL equipment, and the standard deviation in relation to young adult (T) and age-matched subjects (Z) was calculated. Statistical analysis was done by the Mann-Whitney U test. The relation of BMI and WHR with the variables was calculated by simple regression analysis. Results - When divided according to BMI, there was greater bone density in the femoral neck in those with normal weight. After dividing according to WHR, the Z scores had a trend to a lesser decrease in those with upper level body fat distribution. Divided according to BMI and WHR, obese patients with upper-level body fat distribution had greater bone density in the lumbar column than those with normal weight and lower-level body fat distribution. With the same WHR, those with normal weight had greater bone density than those who were obese. Conclusions - A beneficial effect of upper-level body fat distribution on bone density was found. It is greater than that from obesity alone, and obesity and upper-level body fat distribution have an additive effect on bone density.
Filiaciones:
Murillo-Uribe A.:
Ctr. Stud. Climacteric O., Hospital de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Carranza-Lira S.:
Ctr. Stud. Climacteric O., Hospital de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Puente de piedra 150-422, Torre I., C.P. 14050 México D.F, Mexico
Martínez-Trejo N.:
Ctr. Stud. Climacteric O., Hospital de México, Mexico City, Mexico
Santos-González J.:
Ctr. Stud. Climacteric O., Hospital de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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