High Body Fat as a Predictor of Osteoporosis Risk in Postmenopausal Women: Insights From a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural South India.

Introduction: Osteoporosis poses a significant health burden, particularly among postmenopausal women. While obesity in the form of BMI has been implicated in various health conditions, the relationship between waist-hip ratio (WHR) and osteoporosis remains debated. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of osteoporosis risk and explore the association between WHR and osteoporosis risk among postmenopausal women in rural South India.