Association between self-reported walking speed and calcaneal stiffness index in postmenopausal Japanese women.
BMC Geriatr
; 20(1): 466, 2020 11 11.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33176711
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Osteoporosis and related fractures, a worldwide public health issue of growing concern, is characterized by compromised bone strength and an increased risk of fracture. Here we show an association between self-reported walking speed and bone mass among community-dwelling postmenopausal Japanese women aged 50 years and older. DESIGN; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Setting and Participants; The survey population included 1008 postmenopausal women 50-92 years of age residing in rural communities.METHODS:
Self-reported walking speed was ascertained by asking theparticipants:
"Is your walking speed faster than others of the same age and sex?" to which participants responded "yes (faster)" or "no (moderate/slower)." Calcaneal stiffness index was measured.RESULTS:
Women with a faster self-reported walking speed were younger and had a lower BMI, higher stiffness index, and higher grip strength than women with a slower walking speed. Multiple linear regression analysis adjusted for age, BMI, grip strength, comorbidity, current smoking, and alcohol drinking status showed a significant association between faster self-reported walking speed and higher calcaneal stiffness index (p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings suggest that questionnaires of walking speed may be useful for predicting bone mass and that a fast self-reported walking may benefit bone health in postmenopausal women.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postmenopause
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Walking Speed
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
BMC Geriatr
Journal subject:
GERIATRIA
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan