Table 2

Multivariable analysis for osteoporotic fracture in the derivation cohort. Data are adjusted HRs and 95% CIs

Risk factorAdjusted HR (95% CI)
Model 1: standard risk factors onlyModel 2: standard risk factors+BMD (categorical)Model 3: standard risk factors+BMD (continuous)
Age (years)1.024 (1.013 to 1.036)1.019 (1.007 to 1.031)1.007 (0.995 to 1.019)
GenderFemaleRefRefRef
Male0.754 (0.544 to 1.044)0.796 (0.573 to 1.104)0.851 (0.613 to 1.181)
BMI0.978 (0.954 to 1.002)0.989 (0.965 to 1.013)1.027 (1.000 to 1.055)
Previous fractureNoRefRefRef
Yes (time=0
years)
4.881 (3.336 to 7.078)4.667 (3.214 to 6.778)4.018 (2.763 to 5.842)
Parental history of hip fractureNoRefRefRef
Yes1.079 (0.834 to 1.397)1.096 (0.847 to 1.419)1.105 (0.854 to 1.430)
Current smokerNoRefRefRef
Yes1.121 (0.852 to 1.475)1.076 (0.817 to 1.417)1.019 (0.774 to 1.342)
Alcohol consumption (>3 units/day)NoRefRefRef
Yes1.414 (0.904 to 2.212)1.440 (0.921 to 2.252)1.459 (0.932 to 2.283)
Glucocorticoid useNoRefRefRef
Yes1.080 (0.753 to 1.550)1.052 (0.733 to 1.510)1.038 (0.724 to 1.489)
Rheumatoid arthritisNoRefRefRef
Yes1.098 (0.731 to 1.650)1.089 (0.725 to 1.637)1.116 (0.742 to 1.678)
Secondary osteoporosisNoRefRefRef
Yes0.993 (0.729 to 1.354)0.966 (0.708 to 1.317)0.911 (0.667 to 1.243)
OsteoporoticNoRefRefRef
Yes1.745 (1.279 to 2.381)
Hip DEXA T-score (SD)0.600 (0.524 to 0.686)
Previous fracture (TVC*)0.635 (0.489 to 0.826)0.639 (0.492 to 0.830)0.644 (0.495 to 0.837)
  • Data are adjusted HRS and 95% CIs.

  • *TVC, value is interaction effect and 95% CI.

  • BMD, bone mineral density; BMI, body mass index; DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry; TVC, time-varying covariate.