Eating disorders are associated with increased risk of fall injury and fracture in Swedish men and women.

ABSTRACT: In this retrospective cohort study, men and women with eating disorders (n = 8867) had higher risk of injurious falls and hip fractures than age, sex, and county-matched controls (n = 88670).

Introduction

Eating disorders have been associated with decreased bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, but the association with fall injuries without fracture has not previously been investigated. Furthermore, fracture risk in men with eating disorders has been insufficiently studied.

Methods

In the present study, 8867 patients (9.4% men) with a diagnosed eating disorders and 88670 age-, sex-, and county-matched controls were investigated.

Results

The mean (standard deviation) age of the patients and controls was 41.6 (13.7) years and the follow-up time 9.6 (5.2, 14.4

SUBMITTER: Axelsson KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9106600 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature