2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.rbre.2016.10.002
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Association between body mass index and osteoporosis in women from northwestern Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract: Obese women had lower prevalence of osteopenia compared with normal weight subjects and also with lower prevalence of osteoporosis as compared to normal- and overweight women.

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“…According to the study findings, a BMI lower than 25 kg/m 2 was associated with low BMD, consistent with the previous studies cited. Indeed, higher BMI, which is designated by WHO as overweight and obese classes I, II and III, can protect bone from mineral bone loss . However, not all types of fat are beneficial for BMD: visceral and subcutaneous fat have opposite effects on bone structure …”
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“…According to the study findings, a BMI lower than 25 kg/m 2 was associated with low BMD, consistent with the previous studies cited. Indeed, higher BMI, which is designated by WHO as overweight and obese classes I, II and III, can protect bone from mineral bone loss . However, not all types of fat are beneficial for BMD: visceral and subcutaneous fat have opposite effects on bone structure …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Assessed on panoramic radiographs, MCI is widely advocated as appropriate for detecting osteoporotic alterations. 18,20,[34][35][36] BMI 24,37 and age are strongly correlated with BMD status, 23,38,39 although other factors may still influence BMD, such as sunlight exposure, sedentary lifestyle, body type or excessive coffee intake. 40 Actively studied in the literature, these main points were highlighted to assess Brazilian postmenopausal women with different ethnicities.…”
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“…A similar results had Cui and colleagues 15 , suggesting that a normal BMI can be protective factor against osteoporosis. While other studies showed negative correlation between osteocalcin and BMI, [31][32][33] even that obese women had lower prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis compared to normal weight subjects. 31…”
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confidence: 61%