ba0001pp360 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2013
Pavlina Inese
, Rasa Ingvars
, Adamsone Inara
, Daukste Ilze
, Jaundzeikare Sandra
, Kaneps Dainis
, Kaze Ingrida
, Medne Agita
, Zelca Signe
Objective(s): To assess osteoporosis risk factors for postmenopausal women and correlation with bone mineral density (BMD) in Latvia.Material and methods: A national cross-sectional study conducted in Latvia about osteoporosis risk factors in postmenopausal women and BMD determination with DXA. 1.598 women who had a DXA scan visit, took part in a study (MayOctober 2012). The women filled out a questionnaire with 25 multiple choice questions on oste...