폐경 전 성인 여성의 골감소증 유병현황과 관련 요인

Objectives: The conditions of peak bone mass and bone loss ratio before menopause are major risk factors of osteoporosis related fracture after menopause. Thus, bone health management is needed before bone loss aggressive menopause. Methods: This study analyzed association between bone mineral density(BMD) and general characteristics, nutritional intake and dietary habit, health condition and women health–related items in premenopausal women according to the data of Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey(KNHANES V). Results: Prevalence rate of osteopenia was 34.3%. In the case of lumbar vertebra and femoral neck, there are 28.5% and 19.5% of prevalence rate of osteopenia respectively. And the osteopenia OR was on the increase in accordance with older age, lower weight and lower drinking frequency of carbonated beverage, coffee and alcohol, whereas the OR was on the decrease in the case of obesity. With regard to menarche age, as one year increased, the OR was increased accordingly. Conclusion: This study shows that the prevalence rate of osteopenia was high in normal premenopausal women. Thus, this study implies that normal premenopausal women have to take care of their bone health intently.