Evaluation of the bone tissue state in terms of ultrasound densitometry in the age aspect (SCELET research)

Abstract

According to WHO experts, osteoporosis is fourth in prevalence after cardiovascular, oncological and endocrine diseasesAim of the study. The purpose of the research of SCELET (State of the BonE tissue of the Ukrainian popuLation: Epidemiological Trends) was to assess the bone tissue state among the Ukrainian population and compare the indicators in different regions in the age aspect.Materials and methods. The research of SKELET was based on population surveys in the major cities of Ukraine – Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa, Lviv. A total of densitometric examination was carried out 986 people, 84.6% – women, the average age of all examined – 49.2 ± 15.32 years. All examined were divided into 3 groups by age – ˂ 40 years, 41-55 years, 55 years old. Results. In the SCELET study, among half of all the examined persons in four cities of Ukraine, bone mineral density (BMD), regardless of age, had normal BMD, osteopenia was found in 43%, and osteoporosis in 7%. The highest frequency of osteoporosis was found among the population of Kyiv in all age groups. Osteopenia in the age group up to 40 years was mostly detected among the citizens of Kyiv, and at the age over 55 years among the inhabitants of the Kharkiv.Conclusions. Osteoporosis is a systemic metabolic disease of the skeleton, which progresses with age among the Ukrainian population. Timely diagnosis and prevention of this condition will help to prevent its epidemic in our country and to prevent the medical and social consequences.