HUBUNGAN LINGKAR PINGGANG DENGAN KEJADIAN OSTEOPOROSIS PADA WANITA LANSIA

BACKGROUND In elderly women, there is estrogen reduction which causes parathyroid depression and results in decreased absorption of vitamin D experiences the aging process. This leads to increased susceptibility one metabolic diseases, osteoporosis. One risk factors for osteoporosis nutritional status can be assessed through bmi waist circumference. study determines relationship between circumference incidence women. METHOD The used an observational with a cross-sectional design that included 86 women November-December 2021 at Puskesmas Mampang, South Jakarta. Sampling nonrandom sampling method consecutive technique. Data were collected by interview using FRAX® tool questionnaire measuring tape. analyzed chi-square statistical test significance value p<0.05. RESULTS most age group experiencing 71-90 years as many 15 respondents 78.9%. There was significant (p-value = 0.028). Respondents who had <80 cm (64.7%) more than those >80 cm. no (p 0.242). CONCLUSION