Table 2 Hip Fracture Results Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals point estimates for each risk factor in the development of new hip fracture
From: Evaluation of easily measured risk factors in the prediction of osteoporotic fractures
RISK FACTOR | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|
Weight (< 57 Kg) *Reference Level: ≥ 57 Kg | 1.70 | 0.719; 4.037 |
Use of Arms to Rise *Reference Level: rise without arms | 3.58 | 1.173; 10.927 |
Smoking Status *Reference Level: no smoking | 1.48 | 0.485; 4.536 |
Age (65 to 69 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.53 | 0.505; 4.667 |
Age (70–74 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.98 | 0.280; 3.421 |
Age (75–79 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.62 | 0.451; 5.840 |
Age (80–84 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.52 | 0.296; 7.780 |
Age (85+y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 4.36 | 0.823; 23.078 |
Previous Fracture After 50 y *Reference Level: no fracture after 50 | 1.08 | 0.477; 2.463 |
Osteoporotic (<-2.5 SD)** *Reference Level: normal BMD | 1.69 | 0.233; 12.253 |