Osteoporosis risks. a comparative study of Asian Australian and Caucasian Australian women
Liew, Y.L.; Mann, D.; Piterman, L.
Australian Family Physician 31(3): 291-293; 297
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 11926162 Document Number: 543870
To describe the self reported level of osteoporosis knowledge, attitudes and preventive activities, including dietary calcium intake of Asian and Caucasian women. Self administered questionnaires in English and Chinese including a food frequency survey were posted to potential respondents that were recruited via general practices, community newsletters and notices. Asian women had less osteoporosis knowledge and lower calcium intake (mean 793 +/- 49 mg/day standard error of the mean) than Caucasian women (1298 +/- 56 mg/day). Postmenopausal Asian women were at greater risk of being below the recommended daily intake (73%) than Caucasian women (31%). Osteoporosis knowledge and preventive activities among Asian and Caucasian women could be better. Higher dietary or supplementary calcium intake should be considered.