Investigating Calcium Intake and Osteoporosis Risk Factors in Vietnamese-Americans

Ton, Angie
2010-04-21
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Investigating Calcium Intake and Osteoporosis Risk Factors in Vietnamese-Americans

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2010-04-21

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Asian Americans have a naturally higher risk for developing osteoporosis due to their genetics, lifestyle choices, and higher incidence of lactose intolerance. While data is available on osteoporosis status, risk factors, and knowledge about the disease groups in general Asian populations, little is known about osteoporosis in specific Asian sub-groups. The purpose of this investigation was to survey Vietnamese-Americans in the local community to assess daily calcium intake, general knowledge about osteoporosis and prevention, as well as other lifestyle choices that promote the development of osteoporosis. A cross-sectional survey of 80 Vietnamese-Americans between the ages of 18-70 who attended a local Vietnamese New Year event or Vietnamese Student Association gathering was used to collect data. It is predicted that Vietnamese Americans adults will not meet the recommended daily calcium intake and will not be knowledgeable about other lifestyle choices that increase their risk for developing osteoporosis. Through the information collected, we hope to gain insight into the Vietnamese community’s knowledge about osteoporosis and educate local communities on osteoporosis prevention.

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Additional contributors: Marilyn S. Nanney (faculty mentor).

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This project was supported by the University of Minnesota's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

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Ton, Angie. (2010). Investigating Calcium Intake and Osteoporosis Risk Factors in Vietnamese-Americans. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/62075.

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