TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D and osteopenia are prevalent in persons > or =55 yr with fracture at any site: a prospective, observational study of persons fracturing in the community
JO  - Journal of clinical densitometry
A1  - Seton, Margaret
A1  - Jackson, Vicki
A1  - Lasser, Karen E.
A1  - Doppelt, Samuel
A1  - Pierre-Jacques, Marsha
A1  - Connelly, Maureen
SP  - 454
EP  - 460
VL  - 8
IS  - 4
N2  - Ethnic diversity and lower socioeconomic populations are poorly captured in most studies of osteoporosis and fracture risk. This article describes a prospective, observational study designed to analyze risk factors for fracture in an ambulatory, ethnically diverse, urban population aged > or =55 yr. The goal of the study was to determine the number of fractures associated with hypovitaminosis D (< or =15 ng/mL serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D) and osteopenia (T-score <-1.5) by bone mineral density (BMD). From January 1 to July 31, 2001, we identified 262 persons who fractured in our community; 83 chose to enroll in the study. Enrolled patients had a BMD examination at two sites; their blood was drawn for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25VitD), calcium, phosphorus, albumin, and alkaline phosphatase. At the completion of the study a letter was sent to the patients detailing the findings, and a copy sent to their physician. Of the 83 persons enrolled, 73 (88%) had evidence of osteopenia or osteoporosis (T-score <-1.5) and/or low 25VitD. All fractures in the community in person > or =55 yr, with or without a history of antecedent trauma, should be assessed with BMD and screening for 25VitD.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1094-6950
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -