The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration and osteoporosis in the older Polish population: Is there a link?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Age-related macular degeneration is the primary cause of irreversible blindness in developed countries, whereas the global prevalence of osteoporosis-a major public health problem-is 19.7%. Both diseases may coincide in populations aged >50 years, leading to serious health deterioration and decreased quality of life.

Objectives

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between age-related macular degeneration and osteopenia, defined as decreased bone mineral density, in the Polish population.

Methods

Participants were derived from the population-based Bialystok PLUS Study. Randomized individuals were stratified into two groups, those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD-1 group) or without age-related macular degeneration (AMD-0 group). Using a cut

SUBMITTER: Budnik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10586687 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature