Objective To explore the bone mineral density (BMD) of middle-aged women in Gansu Lanzhou area, and to analyze the correlation between BMI and osteoporosis (OP). Methods The middle-aged women, who had health examination from May 1 to October 30, 2019, were selected as subjects. The age, menopausal state, height, and weight were recorded. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan were performed. Results Among the 2078 subjects, 204 were in premenopausal group (9.82%). The average age was 41.10±3.19 y. 443 were in perimenopausal group (21.32%). The average age was 49.29±2.18 y. 1431 were in postmenopausal group (68.86%). The average age was 56.25±7.59 y. The mean menopausal age of perimenopausal and postmenopausal group were 50.43±1.30 y and 48.42±3.06 y, respectively. The average height, weight, and body mass index were 1.59±0.05 m, 59.58±7.78 kg, and 23.71±3.11 kg/m2, respectively. The average BMD of the left femoral neck was:0.85±0.14 g/cm2 in premenopausal group, 0.91±0.15 g/cm2 in perimenopausal group, and 0.82±0.12 g/cm2 in postmenopausal group. The average BMD of left hip joint was 0.99±0.16 g/cm2 in premenopausal group, 0.97±0.17 g/cm2 in perimenopausal group, and 0.88±0.13 g/cm2 in postmenopausal group. The average BMD of lumbar vertebrae 1-4 were 1.13±0.22 g/cm2 in premenopausal group, 1.10±0.20 g/cm2 in perimenopausal group, and 0.97±0.15 g/cm2 in postmenopausal group. The BMD of all premenopausal women was normal. In perimenopausal women, normal BMD accounted for 45.15%, decreased bone mass accounted for 32.28%, and osteoporosis accounted for 22.57%. In postmenopausal women, normal BMD accounted for 19.57%, decreased bone mass accounted for 33.54%, and osteoporosis accounted for 46.89%. Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that BMI was positively correlated with the incidence rate of osteoporosis. Conclusion The incidence rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged women in Gansu Lanzhou area increases significantly with age, especially in postmenopausal and obese women. Regular monitoring of BMD is an indispensable item in health examination. |