Evaluation of bone mineral density in women of different age groups, taking into account regional specificities

Aims. To assess bone mineral density in women of different age groups, taking into account regional peculiarities. Materials and methods. The study included 1504 women living in the Kemerovo region, who underwent dual-energy Lunar X-ray absorptiometry of the lumbar vertebrae densitometric system. The women were divided into the following age groups: 16-19 years (n = 74) 20-29 (n = 178), 30-39 (n = 244), 40-49 (n = 301) 50 59 (n = 275), 60-69 (n = 207), aged 70-79 years (n = 123), 80 years old and older (n = 102). After receiving the results of X-ray densitometry and evaluation of the normal distribution of the empirical indicators calculates the average value (M) of bone mineral density and standard deviations (SD) for each age group. Results. The obtained results indicate regional characteristics of bone mineral density in women of Kemerovo region. The population database was formed for different age periods, as well as the computer program «Standart LS». A feature of the computer program is the ability to standardize the indicators of bone mineral density based on the type of densitometric system (Lunar, Hologic or Norland). The output data during the computer analysis was Z-score depending on the age group. The developed database and the computer program help to measure bone mass, taking into account regional peculiarities.