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Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Increases the Risk of Hip Fracture: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Based on CHARLS
Peng Tian1, Shaoxiong Du2, Run Tian1
1Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Orthopaedic Surgery
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity (CMM) significantly increases hip fracture risk in Chinese adults. This risk is higher in younger individuals and those with a history of falls, highlighting specific populations for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity (CMM) involves co-occurring heart disease, diabetes mellitus, stroke, and hypertension.
- Previous research links cardiometabolic diseases to fragility fractures, but CMM's specific impact on hip fractures in China is understudied.
- Understanding this association is crucial for developing effective fracture prevention strategies in the Chinese population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity (CMM) and the risk of hip fracture.
- To analyze this relationship within a large Chinese cohort using prospective data.
- To identify potential effect modifiers influencing the CMM-hip fracture link.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) from 2011 to 2020.
- Inclusion of participants aged 45 and older, with sequential exclusion of individuals with specific pre-existing conditions or data limitations.
- Analysis employed Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression, including subgroup and sensitivity analyses.
Main Results:
- A cohort of 6314 participants (544 with CMM) was followed for 9 years, identifying 287 incident hip fractures.
- Participants with CMM exhibited a significantly higher incidence of hip fracture (13% vs. 8%, p=0.015).
- After adjusting for confounders, CMM was associated with a 70% increased risk of hip fracture (HR=1.70, p=0.005), with age and fall history as significant effect modifiers.
Conclusions:
- Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity (CMM) is a significant risk factor for hip fracture in the Chinese population.
- The association between CMM and hip fracture risk is particularly pronounced in individuals under 60 years old and those with a history of falls.
- These findings underscore the importance of considering CMM in hip fracture risk assessment and prevention, especially in vulnerable subgroups.
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