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Table 2 Classification of BMD Status (N = 93)

From: Prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency and low bone mineral density in elderly Thai nursing home residents

BMD

Status

Number (%)

g/cm2,

T-score,

   

mean ± SD

mean ± SD

Lumbar spine at L2- 4

Normal

25 (26.9)

1.16 ± 0.16

0.32 ± 1.29

Osteopenia

42 (45.2)

0.89 ± 0.05

−1.88 ± 0.44

Osteoporosis

26 (28.0)

0.72 ± 0.09

−3.36 ± 0.76

Femoral neck

Normal

10 (10.8)

0.84 ± 0.07

−0.46 ± 0.58

 

Osteopenia

51 (54.8)

0.67 ± 0.05

−1.90 ± 0.45

 

Osteoporosis

32 (34.4)

0.55 ± 0.04

−2.94 ± 0.37

  1. BMD = bone mineral density.
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BMC Geriatrics

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