The impact of some risk factors on bone fractures
- VernacularTitle:Ясны хугаралд нөлөөлөх зарим эрсдэлт хүчин зүйлийг судалсан дүн
- Author:
Enkhtuul B
1
;
Ariunzaya B
1
;
Delkhiitsetseg D
1
;
Tuvshinbayar N
1
;
Badrakh M
1
;
Undral B
1
;
Arigbukh E
1
;
Ujin Sh
1
;
Uurtuya Sh
2
;
Lhagvasuren Ts
1
;
Munkhzol M
1
;
Erdenkhuu N
3
;
Odkhuu E
1
;
Nomundari B
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pathophysiology, School of Bio-Medicine, MNUMS
2. Graduate School, MNUMS
3. National Cancer Center of Mongolia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteoporosis;
T-score;
Osteoporotic Fracture
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;86(2):196-200
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Osteoporotic fractures remain a major concern for public health and the economy. Osteoporosis is a chronic
disease characterized by reduced bone density due to genetic, hormonal, mineral, and lifestyle factors. Although often
asymptomatic, its primary complication is fractures, which lead to disability and loss of work capacity, impacting individuals,
families, and society. In Mongolia, no long-term study has examined bone density changes and fracture risk factors,
which forms the basis of this research.
Aim:To assess 10-year changes in bone density and identify risk factors for fractures.
Materials and Methods:This prospective cohort study was conducted at the Department of Pathophysiology, School of
Biomedicine, MNUMS. We have re-enrolled 133 adults from Ulaanbaatar between November 2023 and January 2024,
originally part of the ‘Study of some risk and pathophysiological factors of osteoporosis in the Mongolian population’
funded by the Ministry of Health and the Science and Technology Fund of Mongolia. Data collection included questionnaires,
anthropometric measurements, bone mineral density assessments using the ‘Sunlight Mini-Omni’ bone sonometer
(Beammed, USA)
Results:The mean age of participants was 54.4±9.6 years (N=133), with 33.1% (n=44) male and 66.9% (n=89) female.
Among the participants, 51.1% had a history of bone fractures, with forearm fractures comprising 10.5% and other types
of fractures accounting for 40.7%. The bone fractures was significantly higher among elderly individuals and those diagnosed
with osteoporosis (p<0.05). The T-score was significantly lower in the fracture group than in the non-fracture group
(p<0.05). Vitamin D deficiency was identified as a significant risk factor for fractures (p<0.05).
Conclusion:All participants’ bone density has decreased over the decade. Bone fractures are more common in elderly
and people with osteoporosis. Inadequate vitamin D intake is a significant risk factor for bone fractures.
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