Structural equation model analysis of the effect of visceral fat on osteoporosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoporosis is a considerable public health challenge in Moyu County, Xinjiang. Here, we evaluated the influencing factors of osteoporosis in this region.

Methods

We recruited 7,761 participants and randomized them into normal and osteoporotic populations based on T-score. The effects of general conditions, body composition, calcium sources and exercise, respiratory exposure, and daily diet on osteoporosis were analyzed. Furthermore, a structural equation model was constructed to uncover the direct and indirect influencing factors of osteoporosis.

Results

Among the participants, 1,803 (23.23%) had normal bone mass while 1,496 (19.28%) had osteoporosis. The univariate analysis showed significant differences in the general conditions, body composition, calci

SUBMITTER: Tong M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253341 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature