Osteoporosis onset differences between rural and metropolitan populations: correlation to fracture type, severity, and treatment efficacy.
Τίτλος | Osteoporosis onset differences between rural and metropolitan populations: correlation to fracture type, severity, and treatment efficacy. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Pagonis, T., Givissis P., Pagonis A., Petsatodis G., & Christodoulou A. |
Journal | J Bone Miner Metab |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 85-92 |
Date Published | 2012 Jan |
ISSN | 1435-5604 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adult, Age of Onset, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Fractures, Bone, Humans, Male, Osteoporosis, Rural Population, Treatment Outcome, Urban Population |
Abstract | Osteoporosis is the prevalent cause of fractures in an ever-aging population, with an established correlation between daily activities and way of life. We aimed to delineate differences in onset of osteoporosis, T-score progression, quality of life, and correlation to prevalence, types, and severity of fractures in age-comparable populations of rural and metropolitan habitats in this multicenter, retrospective double-blind study. We evaluated data derived from the medical files of two comparable groups of osteoporotic patients: group A (n = 530, rural area) and group B (n = 171, metropolitan area). Both groups received comparable treatment for osteoporosis. Comparison was performed on the basis of osteoporosis onset, T-score in a maximum of 8 years follow-up, fracture types [American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AO) categorization], and type of treatment followed. Quality of life was assessed by use of specialized questionnaires. From the minimum 4-year follow-up of all patients included in the research, there was a statistically significant difference in favor of the rural population in all research parameters. Rural populations presented with osteoporosis at a later age than their metropolitan counterparts, exhibiting favorable T-scores with comparable treatments and simpler fractures (AO categorization). Metropolitan habitats and life therein have a deleterious effect on osteoporosis onset and response to treatment. Rural populations are diagnosed with osteoporosis on a later age, with better compliance and improved treatment outcome. Fracture categorization shows increased severity in the metropolitan populace and a suggested correlation between a poor-quality way of life and decreased activity levels. |
DOI | 10.1007/s00774-011-0286-4 |
Alternate Journal | J. Bone Miner. Metab. |
PubMed ID | 21667356 |