Publications by authors named "Maria de los Angeles Lara-Rodriguez"
Introduction: The prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) in Mexican population is not well known. This disease constitutes a risk factor for fractures due to OP, which result in disability, poor quality of life and increased mortality rates.
Objectives: To determine prevalence of OP and osteopenia in a group of female health workers from Mexico City using central densitometry (Dual X Ray Absorptiometry-DXA); to compare the Hispanic reference database from the LUNAR DPX L unit vs.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors for overweight and obesity among women employed at the Mexican Social Security Institute in Mexico City, using WHO standards and local regulations.
- - Conducted between 1999 and 2000 with 588 women aged 20 to 65, results showed a 27.6% obesity rate and a 43.2% overweight rate according to WHO criteria, with significant differences based on height.
- - High rates of obesity in this group highlight the need for prevention and early intervention, with age being a major risk factor, while education and physical activity served as protective factors.