Table 2 Differences in indication for DXA by gender
From: Factors associated with low bone density in patients referred for assessment of bone health
Indication | Male | Female | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | N = 109 | N= 195 | Â |
Medical History of Fracture | 47 (43.1%) | 62 (31.8%) | 0.05 |
History of gastrointestinal disease* | 35 (32.1%) | 32 (16.4%) | <0.01 |
Osteopenia noted on a prior x-ray | 9 (8.3%) | 21 (10.8%) | 0.48 |
Hypogonadism or delayed puberty | 6 (5.5%) | 77 (39.5%) | <0.001 |
Chronic disease associated with bone loss | 41 (37.6%) | 56 (28.7%) | 0.11 |