[Bone mineral density changes in coal workers' pneumoconiosis]

Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2012 Aug;30(8):608-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To observe the bone mineral density changes of coal workers' pneumoconiosis.

Methods: We chose 150 cases of One-Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis in Jincheng Coal Mining Group, all of workers were male, of 55-years old-80 years old, an average of 67 years old. 10 years of age to grouping, Whole body bone mineral density and T value were measured by body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. We analyzed the BMD changes bone loss, osteoporosis occurrence.

Results: The BMD of six parts were not declined obviously in One stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; the BMD of Chest bone, pelvis and spine were declined obviously in two stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; the BMD of six parts were declined obviously in Triple stage of coal workers' pneumoconiosis; The occurrence rate of bone loss was significantly higher in Two and Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis. The occurrence rate of osteoporosis was significantly higher in Triple coal workers pneumoconiosis.

Conclusion: With the increase in the severity of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, the BMD of six parts were declined, The occurrence rate of bone loss osteoporosis was significantly higher.

Publication types

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MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anthracosis / epidemiology
  • Anthracosis / metabolism*
  • Anthracosis / pathology
  • Bone Density*
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Coal Mining
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis / epidemiology*
  • Osteoporosis / pathology