@entity65 ( @entity65 ) and @entity170 are common age-related conditions. In both cross-sectional and longitudinal epidemiologic studies, low bone mass has been related to increased frequency of @entity65 . But available data in geriatric population is limited. In this study we aimed to seek the possible relationship between @entity453 and low @entity79 ( @entity79 ) in a large number of geriatric @entity1 . A total of 2235 @entity1 aged 65 years or more were included in this cross-sectional study. All @entity1 underwent a complete geriatric assessment and evaluated for @entity453 and cardiovascular risk factors. @entity79 was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and femoral neck. @entity79 results were classified into three groups; normal (T-score: >= -1.0 S.D.), @entity2331 (T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 S.D.), and @entity170 (T-score:  <=-2.5 S.D.). @entity453 was present in 397 (29.7%) of 1335 @entity1 with @entity170 , in 199 (27.4%) of 726 @entity1 with @entity2331 and in 34 (19.5%) of 174 @entity1 with normal @entity79 . Multivariate regression analysis revealed that presence of @entity170 or @entity2331 increased the prevalence of @entity453 as an independent correlate (OR=1.643; 95% CI=1.068-2.528, p=0.030). This study highlights the need for careful evaluation of elderly @entity1 with low @entity79 for possible @entity453 .

Coexistence of @entity170 ( XXXX ) and @entity453 ( @entity453 ) in the elderly: it is not just a by chance event.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity170 :: ('MESH:D010024', 'Disease') :: ['OP'] @entity79 :: ('MESH:D001847', 'Disease') :: ['bone mineral density', 'BMD'] @entity2331 :: ('MESH:D001851', 'Disease') :: ['osteopenia'] @entity453 :: ('MESH:D003324', 'Disease') :: ['CAD'] @entity65 :: ('MESH:D002318', 'Disease') :: ['Cardiovascular disease', 'CVD']
@entity170 :: (MESH:D010024,Disease) :: ['OP']
