Table 4 Frequency of risk factors to osteoporosis by study group
Variable | Osteoporosis (n = 44) | Normal (n = 50) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 36 (82%) | 34 (68%) |
Male | 8 (18%) | 16 (32%) |
Age | ||
60 – 69 years | 21 (48%) | 31 (62%) |
≥ 70 years | 23 (52%) | 19 (38%) |
Smoke | ||
Positive | 6 (14%) | 3 (6%) |
Negative | 38(86%) | 47(94%) |
Alcohol ingestion | ||
Positive(≥ 2 cups/day) | 17 (38%) | 13 (26%) |
Negative | 27 (62%) | 37 (74%) |
Weight | ||
Overweight (BMI ≥ 27) | 23 (52%) | 34 (68%) |
Normal weight | 21 (48%) | 16 (32%) |
Oxidative stress | ||
Positive | 30 (68%)* | 19 (38%) |
Negative | 14 (32%) | 31(62%) |