J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  2002 Oct;26(5):606-614.

Effect of Life-Style Factors on Bone Mineral Density in the Community: Based Survey

• O KY
• Kim TK
• Lee CB
• Choi BY
• Nam JH
• Park SB

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
This study is designed to evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and life-style factors such as physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption and to offer the information for the modification of life-style. METHOD: Eight hundred and sixty nine inhabitants (354 males and 515 females whose age was 55.0+/-13.9 years- old) were participated in this study. BMD was measured in the right calcaneus by quantitative ultrasound (Mark 6000(R), Medison). Amount of physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption were got through the closely designed interview. Independent sample T-test and simple regression were used for data analysis.
RESULTS
Amount of physical activities were 2656.8+/-732.3 cal/day, smokers were 329 persons (37.9% of inhabitants), and amount of alcohol consumption were 26.2+/-53.3 g/day. Increasing the amount of physical activity, BMD showed significantly higher T-score (p<0.01). Increasing the amount of alcohol consumption, BMD showed significantly lower T-score (p<0.01). BMD in smokers appeared significantly lower T-score than non-smokers (p<0.01).
CONCLUSION
Life-style factors significantly effect on bone mineral density. Therefore prevention of osteoporosis through maintenance or augmentation of BMD needs proper physical activity, cessation of smoking, and no heavy drinking.

Keyword

Life-style; Bone mineral density

MeSH Terms

Alcohol Drinking
Bone Density*
Calcaneus
Drinking
Female
Humans
Male
Motor Activity
Osteoporosis
Smoke
Smoking
Statistics as Topic
Ultrasonography
Smoke