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Black-white differences in fracture rates.

M R Griffin1, W A Ray, R L Fought

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232-2637.

American Journal of Epidemiology
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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Elderly Black individuals experience half the rate of nonvertebral fractures compared to elderly White individuals. This disparity in fracture incidence was observed across various sites and persisted after adjusting for key demographic factors.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Epidemiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Nonvertebral fractures pose a significant health risk to the elderly population.
  • Understanding racial disparities in fracture incidence is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence of all nonvertebral fractures between elderly Black and White populations.
  • To investigate potential contributing factors to observed racial differences in fracture rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study utilizing Tennessee Medicaid enrollees aged 65 years and older (1987-1989).
  • Employed a validated computer algorithm to identify 6,802 individuals and 7,645 new nonvertebral fractures.
  • Controlled for sex, age, and nursing home residence in the analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Black individuals exhibited approximately half the incidence of all nonvertebral fractures compared to White individuals (relative risk = 0.4).
  • This lower incidence among Black individuals was consistent across subgroups and for 13 specific fracture sites.
  • The magnitude of racial difference in nonvertebral fractures mirrored that previously reported for hip fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Consistent racial differences in nonvertebral fracture incidence suggest underlying common factors.
  • Further research is warranted to identify these underlying factors and inform public health interventions.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering race in fracture risk assessment and prevention efforts.