Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Osteoporosis and reduced bone density are prevalent concerns in postmenopausal women. This study aims to understand the relationships between serum vitamin D levels, age, BMI and bone density in this demographic. In a cross‐sectional observational study, we analysed data from 100 postmenopausal women. We measured serum vitamin D levels, bone density using standard densitometry techniques and recorded age and BMI. Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation to assess the strength and significance of the relationships between these variables. The study found strong positive correlations between vitamin D levels (mean: 50.90 nmol L-1, SD: 15.12 nmol L-1) and bone density (mean: 1.83 g cm-2, SD: 0.33 g cm-2), with a correlation coefficient of 0.950 (p<0.001). Similarly, age showed a strong positive correlation with bone density, with the same correlation coefficient of 0.950 (p<0.001). In contrast, BMI (mean: 25.33, SD: 4.14) exhibited a moderate positive correlation with bone density, with a coefficient of 0.415 (p<0.001). The study underscores the significant association of higher serum vitamin D levels and age with increased bone density in postmenopausal women. The moderate correlation of BMI with bone density also highlights the need for a multifaceted approach in managing bone health. These findings suggest that monitoring and managing vitamin D levels and BMI could be crucial in this population.
How to cite this article:
Jonnadula Mohana Lakshmi and Maraju Sireesha. Correlation Between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Bone Density in Post‐Menopausal Women: An
Observational Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.6.943.947
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.6.943.947