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Cut-off values of distal forearm bone density for the diagnosis of central osteoporosis in black postmenopausal South African women

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 17 , issue 2 , 2012 , pages: 78–83

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2012.10872281

Author(s): IM Kruger Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR), , MC Kruger Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, New Zealand , CM Doak Department of Nutrition and Health, The Netherlands , A Kruger Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR),

Keywords: black women , central osteoporosis , menopause , peripheral densitometry , South Africa , urban

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Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to establish a triage cut-off point or threshold for peripheral bone mineral density (BMD), applicable to black postmenopausal women, and that could be used as a screening method to differentiate between women with normal BMD, and those with possible central osteoporosis. This was a cross-sectional study design conducted in the North West province. Central and peripheral BMD was measured in 184 black, urban postmenopausal women.

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