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Risk factors for the development of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures among older men
Journal of Rheumatology, 09/10/09

Thomas JM et al. – Men with osteoporosis had a higher rate of fractures. The majority of fractures occurred in men with T-scores > 2.5 standard deviations below the mean, suggesting that factors other than BMD are also important in determining risk.

Methods

257 men aged 70 years or older were evaluated for risk factors for osteoporosis and fragility fractures
Exclusion criteria included conditions known to cause osteoporosis

Results

Age, weight, weight loss, androgen deprivation treatment, duration of use of dairy products, exercise, and fracture within 10 years prior to study entry were associated with osteoporosis
Fragility fractures were associated with duration of use of dairy products, androgen deprivation treatment, osteoporosis, and history of fracture within 10 years prior to BMD assessment
Differences in risk factors between the Caucasian and African American populations suggest that risk factors may vary between ethnic groups.

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