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Table 2 Prevalence of factors associated with the FRAX

From: Based on CT at the third lumbar spine level, the skeletal muscle index and psoas muscle index can predict osteoporosis

Fracture-related factor

n (%)

Prior fragility fracture

25 (13.9)

Parental hip fracture

7 (3.9)

Smoking

28 (15.6)

Systemic glucocorticoid use

11 (6.1)

Rheumatoid arthritis

2 (1.1)

Other cases of secondary osteoporosis

16 (8.9)

Excess alcohol intake

20 (11.1)

Gender

 Female

115 (63.9)

 Male

65 (36.1)

  1. Abbreviations: FRAX Fracture Risk Assessment Tool