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Prevalence of fracture and osteoporosis risk factors in American Indian and Alaska Native people.
- Source :
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Journal of health care for the poor and underserved [J Health Care Poor Underserved] 2012 Aug; Vol. 23 (3), pp. 1157-73. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Objective: Little is known about prevalence of osteoporosis risk factors among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN).<br />Methods: We included AIAN people (n=8,039) enrolled in the Education and Research Towards Health (EARTH) Study. Prevalence ratios were used to determine cross-sectional associations of risk factors with self-reported bone fractures.<br />Results: There is a high prevalence of multiple risk factors for osteoporosis in AIAN, although the factors that are associated with past fracture vary by gender and geographical area. In general, women who reported a fracture reported more risk behaviors, more than two medical conditions, and low physical activity. Men with higher BMI were less likely to report a fracture. Smoking history was associated with fracture for both genders, though not significantly in all sub-groups.<br />Conclusion: We prevent a high prevalence of risk factors for osteoporosis for AIAN. Future research for osteoporosis risk reduction and prevention in AIAN people is indicated.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1548-6869
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of health care for the poor and underserved
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24212166
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2012.0110