The estimated prevalence of osteoporosis in Bahrain: a multi-centered-based study.

Adla Bakri HassanYasin I TayemMir Sadat-AliAmer J AlmarabhehAbdulhameed AlawadhiAhsan J ButtHaitham JahramiJamal SalehMai E MatarMansoor ShaikhSalman K HasanAli R Karashi

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2024)

We reported high prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in Bahrain. Low BMD was more common in females, especially in postmenopausal women. Highest prevalence of osteopenia happened at young age. Therefore, we advocate screening at younger age than previously recommended.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
risk factors
body composition