Osteoporotic fractures in second-generation immigrants and Swedish natives.

ABSTRACT: In this national study of osteoporotic fractures in second-generation immigrants in Sweden, we found a similar risk of osteoporotic fractures in general compared to Swedish natives, which suggests that environmental factors are important for the high risk of osteoporotic fractures in Nordic countries.

Introduction

Second generation immigrants may have a similar environment as individuals with two native-born parents. These individuals may be of interest to study concerning whether environmental or hereditary factors could be mostly associated to the risk of osteoporotic fractures. The aim of this study was to analyse the risk of osteoporotic fractures in second-generation immigrants compared to Swedish natives.

Methods

This was a nationwide study of individuals aged 50 years

SUBMITTER: Wandell P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8192377 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature