In general, women age 50 and older consistently have inadequate calcium intake, regardless of economic level including poverty. A sub-analysis of ethnic disparities and biological sex was also performed. Odds of inadequate calcium / vitamin D intake and dietary supplement use and risk of probable osteoporosis were calculated in order to determine the relative difference and possible associations between household income, the Family Monthly Poverty Level Index, food security, and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A cross-sectional analysis of the United States population was performed using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2007–20–2014 for older US adults (n = 3,901 participants, 50 years old and older). This study examined the relationship between markers of poverty with calcium / vitamin D intake and osteoporosis. Age and nutritional intake are major factors that contribute to osteoporosis prevalence.

Poverty may be a barrier to acquiring adequate nutrient levels for the prevention of osteoporosis.

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