Conference
Impact of lifestyle factors on fracture risk in older patients with cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study of 26,335 individuals from 40 countries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: fractures are a major health concern among the elderly. People at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk for fractures. The aim of this study was to assess the individual and combined effect of the CVD risk factors of smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity on fracture risk in a large sample of older individuals with CVD or diabetes with end-organ damage.
METHODS: we analysed data for 26,335 …
Authors
Khatib R; Yusuf S; Barzilay JI; Papaioannou A; Thabane L; Gao P; Joseph PG; Teo K; Mente A
Volume
43
Pagination
pp. 629-635
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
September 1, 2014
DOI
10.1093/ageing/afu009
Conference proceedings
Age and Ageing
Issue
5
ISSN
0002-0729
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Age FactorsAgedAlcohol DrinkingCardiovascular DiseasesFemaleFractures, BoneHumansIncidenceLife StyleMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityMultivariate AnalysisProportional Hazards ModelsProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSedentary BehaviorSmokingSurveys and QuestionnairesTime Factors