Risk factors for non-vertebral fractures in community-dwelling elderly: a 10-year follow-up study in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT: This 10-year study of 5000 + adults aged 50-84 found 20% experienced non-vertebral fractures. Higher risk was linked to female sex, older age, European ethnicity, lower education, living alone, alcohol use, prior falls/fractures, osteoporosis, arthritis, and antidepressants. Targeting modifiable factors (living arrangements, alcohol, antidepressants) could reduce fracture burden cost-effectively in older adults.

Background

Although there has been extensive research on non-vertebral fractures, their risk factors remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to examine risk factors associated with non-vertebral fractures through a longitudinal examination of a community-dwelling cohort.

Methods

This was a follow-up of participants recruited from family practices into a rando

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11982128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature