사상체질에 따른 중년여성의 골밀도와 체질량지수

Abstract

Purpose: To provide basic data of osteoporosis of middle aged women and the difference of BMD and BMI according to Sasang Constitution. Method: Medical records of 223 healthy middle aged women who visited medical check up center. The confirmation of Sasang Constitution was conducted by two types of questionnaires and discrimination by herb doctor. Data were analyzed by using t-test, and ANOVA. Result: Taeumin showed higher BMD than Soeumin and Soyangin, and Soeumin showed higher BMD than Soyangin. Hence the difference of BMD between Taeumin and Soyangin was significant. Taeumin showed higher BMI than Soeumin and Soyangin, and Soyangin showed higher BMI than Soeumin. The differences of BMI among Soeumin, Taeumin and Soyangin were significant. According to the general characteristics, the level of BMD was different in eating habit, age, and menopause. BMI was different in age, and menopause. Conclusion: BMD and BMI according to the Sasang Constitution were different. From those, it is considered that the proper diet style based on the Sasang Constitution will prevent osteoporosis and give health to middle aged women.