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Published on: August 17, 2017
Risk factors for fracture in elderly men: a population-based prospective study
M Frost1, B Abrahamsen, T Masud
1Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, DK-5000 Odense, Denmark. frostnielsen@yahoo.com
Summary
Elderly men experiencing frequent urination or erectile dysfunction face a higher risk of fractures. Assessing falls and dizziness is also crucial for fracture prevention in older men.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited knowledge exists regarding fracture risk factors specifically in men.
- This study aimed to identify factors associated with fracture risk in the male population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate potential risk factors for fractures in men aged 60-74.
- To identify novel indicators of fracture risk beyond traditional factors.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was distributed to 9,314 men aged 60-74, with 4,696 participants (50.4%) returning usable data.
- Incident fractures were tracked over 5.4 years using public registries.
- Cox proportional hazard regression models were employed to analyze risk factors for all and osteoporotic fractures.
Main Results:
- 203 men experienced a first clinical fracture; 85 were classified as osteoporotic.
- Increased risk of any fracture was linked to family history of hip fracture, falls, dizziness, erectile dysfunction, and frequent urination.
- Osteoporotic fractures were associated with falls, dizziness, erectile dysfunction, and pulmonary illness.
Conclusions:
- Dizziness, falls, and a family history of hip fracture are important considerations for fracture risk assessment in men.
- Frequent urination and erectile dysfunction emerged as independent risk factors for fractures.
- These novel risk factors may indicate underlying frailty or hypogonadism, warranting further investigation.
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