Normative Bone Mineral Density values in Isfahani women

The correct interpretation of bone mineral density (bmd)measurement by dual energy x ray absorptiome-try(dexa) requires a population specific reference range. we collected data on age 20-35 years to obtain reference values of bmd for isfahani women in order to make a population specific diagnosis of osteoporosis.methods: in 660 healthy isfahani women volunteers (20-35 years) without illness, use of drugs or predisposing conditions to osteoporosis, the bmd (gr/cm2) of lumbar spine and non-dominant femur was measured by lunar dpx -iq machine.results: the mean bmd and its standard deviations at each site were calculated and compared with normative data from caucasian us/north european women. no significant differences were detected between them.conclusions: bone mineral density measurements of these 660 healthy isfahani women can serve as a reference guide for the diagnosis of osteoporosis in isfahani women.