Title
Prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal Indian women: A cross-sectional study
Authors
Chrisphin Christy¹, Hany Hameed1, Rajshri Selvaraj2, Tejashwini Kotian3, Nishtha Agrawal4, Heena Dixit Tiwari5,* & Rahul Tiwari6
Affiliation
¹Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India; 2Department Obstetrics and gynaecology, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital (formerly), Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India; 3Department of Pathology, Manipal University College Malaysia, Bukit Baru, Malacca, Malaysia; 4Department of Prosthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India; 5Department of Blood Cell, Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Telangana, Hyderabad, India; 6Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. Y. PatiVidyapeethollege & Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, India; *Corresponding author
Chrisphin Christy - E-mail: chrisphin.christy93@gmail.com
Hany Hameed - E-mail: hanyhameed2005@yahoo.com
Rajshri Selvaraj - E-mail: rajshriselvaraj08@gmail.com
Tejashwini Kotian - E-mail: 02tejk@gmail.com
Nishtha Agrawal - E-mail: nishtha.agrawal88@gmail.com
Heena Dixit Tiwari - E-mail: drheenatiwari@gmail.com
Rahul Tiwari - E-mail: rtcfsurgeon@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received January 1, 2026; Revised January 31, 2026; Accepted January 31, 2026, Published January 31, 2026
Abstract
Osteoporosis remains an underdiagnosed public health challenge among postmenopausal Indian women due to limited routine screening and delayed risk recognition. Therefore, it is of interest to study evaluating bone mineral density and associated risk factors in postmenopausal women using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. A high prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis was observed, with advancing age, multiparity, prolonged menopausal duration, tobacco use and low educational status showing significant associations with reduced bone mass. Thus, we show a substantial hidden burden of low bone density in tertiary-care-attending Indian women, emphasizing the need for early detection strategies. Routine DXA screening and targeted preventive interventions at menopause may reduce future fracture risk and healthcare burden.
Keywords
Osteoporosis, postmenopause, bone mineral density, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, India
Citation
Christy et al. Bioinformation 22(1): 388-391 (2026)
Edited by
Rashmi Laddha
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
