Publications by authors named "Narayana V Mahendri"
Endocr Pract
September 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal Indian women using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, while also examining dietary calcium intake and vitamin D levels' effects on bone mineral density (BMD).
- The research found that osteoporosis affected 48% of lumbar spines, 16.7% of femoral necks, and 50% at any site, with dietary calcium intake significantly lower than recommended levels for this age group.
- There was a notable correlation between body mass index and BMD, and women with insufficient vitamin D had lower BMD at the femoral neck, highlighting the need for better calcium and vitamin D intake in this population.
