Table 3 Vertebral Fracture Results Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals point estimates for each risk factor in the development of a new vertebral 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 | 1.57 | 1.035; 2.373 |
Use of Arms to Rise *Reference Level: rise without arms | 1.72 | 0.981; 3.023 |
Smoking Status *Reference Level: no smoking | 1.95 | 1.199; 3.184 |
Age (65 to 69 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.36 | 0.805; 2.309 |
Age (70–74 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.28 | 0.753; 2.174 |
Age (75–79 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.96 | 1.096; 3.508 |
Age (80–84 y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 0.93 | 0.368; 2.334 |
Age (85+y) *Reference Level: < 65 | 1.32 | 0.375; 4.631 |
Previous Fracture After 50 y *Reference Level: no fracture after 50 | 1.37 | 0.931; 2.012 |
Maternal History of Fracture *Reference Level: no family history | 0.85 | 0.296; 2.412 |
Osteoporotic (<-2.5 SD)** *Reference Level: normal BMD | 1.85 | 0.448; 7.676 |