Epidemiology of osteoporosis in Vidarbha (India) and influence of environmental factor on osteoporosis

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoporosis is the leading challenge for orthopaedic surgeons and its burden is increasing very fast. This study is conducted in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra to know the epidemiology and effect of environmental factors on osteoporosis. Material and Methods: It's an observational study conducted on 3287 women with age above 45 years. These patients were selected from the nine districts of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra. The assessment of bone density was done by using quantitative ultrasound technique at heel. Results: Overall prevalence of osteoporosis in Vidarbha region in women above 45 years age was 43.33%. The prevalence was highest among executive job group (55.2%) and least among tribal women (31.08%). Education and literacy level does not influence the occurrence of osteoporosis. Conclusion: The prevalence of osteoporosis is rising very fast with increase in sedentary life style and nutritional hazards. Environmental factors clearly impact the occurrence of osteoporosis in different subset of population.