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Erschienen in: Osteoporosis International 7/2006

01.07.2006 | Original Article

Risk factors for fragility fracture in middle age. A prospective population-based study of 33,000 men and women

verfasst von: A. H. Holmberg, O. Johnell, P. M. Nilsson, J. Nilsson, G. Berglund, K. Åkesson

Erschienen in: Osteoporosis International | Ausgabe 7/2006

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Abstract

The incidence of fragility fractures begins to increase in middle age. We investigated prospectively risk factors for low-energy fractures in men and women, and specifically for forearm, proximal humerus, vertebral, and ankle fractures. The population-based Malmö Preventive Project consists of 22,444 men and 10,902 women, mean age 44 and 50 years, respectively, at inclusion. Baseline assessment included multiple examinations and lifestyle information. Mean follow-up was 19 and 15 years for men and women, respectively, regarding incident fractures. Fractures were ascertained from radiographic files. At least one low-energy fracture occurred in 1,262 men and 1,257 women. In men, the risk factors most strongly associated with low-energy fractures were diabetes [relative risk (RR) 2.38, confidence interval (CI) 95% 1.65–3.42] and hospitalization for mental health problems (RR 1.92, CI 95% 1.47–2.51). Factors associated with mental health and lifestyle significantly increased the fracture risk in most of the specific fracture groups: hospitalizations for mental health problems (RR 2.28–3.38), poor appetite (RR 3.05–3.43), sleep disturbances (RR 1.72–2.95), poor self-rated health (RR 1.80–1.83), and smoking (RR 1.70–2.72). In women, the risk factors most strongly associated with low-energy fractures were diabetes (RR 1.87, CI 95% 1.26–2.79) and previous fracture (RR 2.00, CI 95% 1.56–2.58). High body mass index (BMI) significantly increased the risk of proximal humerus and ankle fractures (RR 1.21–1.33) while, by contrast, lowering the risk of forearm fractures (RR 0.88, CI 95% 0.81–0.96). Risk factors for fracture in middle-aged men and women are similar but with gender differences for forearm, vertebral, proximal humerus, and hip fracture whereas risk factors for ankle fractures differ to a certain extent. The risk-factor pattern indicates a generally impaired health status, with mental health problems as a major contributor to fracture risk, particularly in men.
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Metadaten
Titel
Risk factors for fragility fracture in middle age. A prospective population-based study of 33,000 men and women
verfasst von
A. H. Holmberg
O. Johnell
P. M. Nilsson
J. Nilsson
G. Berglund
K. Åkesson
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2006
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Osteoporosis International / Ausgabe 7/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-006-0137-7

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