Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
A serious public health issue is osteoporosis, particularly in postmenopausal women. In Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, this study is to look into the incidence and risk factors of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women. In a cross‐sectional investigation, 120 postmenopausal women between the ages of 51 and 78 were included. Information was gathered regarding lifestyle factors, health history and demographic traits. Tests for bone mineral density (BMD) were used to identify osteoporosis. In order to assess the correlation between osteoporosis and other risk variables, statistical analysis was used to calculate odds ratios (ORs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and p‐values. The study recruited 120 postmenopausal women from the Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The age range of participants was 51‐78 years, with a mean age of 64 years. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Usage: Women who had undergone HRT exhibited a 30% lower incidence of osteoporosis compared to non‐users, a statistically significant finding (p<0.05). The study highlights a high incidence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women in Kulasekharam district, driven by multiple risk factors. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions focusing on modifiable risk factors to manage and prevent osteoporosis in this population.
How to cite this article:
Megha R. Raju and K.P. Selvarajan Chettiar. Preventive Strategies for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.524.528
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.524.528