Association between Body Mass Index and Bone Mineral Density in Patients Referred for Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan in Ajman, UAE

Table 3

Association between bone mineral density and independent factors.

		Status of bone mineral density					𝑃
Independent factors		Normal		Low BMD		Total
		No.	%	No.	%
BMI	Normal	3	17.6	14	82.4	17	𝑃<.001
	Overweight	7	21.9	25	78.1	32
	Obese	29	55.8	23	44.2	52
Age (in Years)	25–39	10	66.7	5	33.3	15	𝑃<.01
	40–59	27	39.1	42	60.9	69
	60+	2	11.8	15	88.2	17
Total		39	38.6	62	61.4	101