Factors associated with osteoporosis in older Caucasian men.
| Variable | Osteoporosis | p, univariate | p, multivariate | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (n = 16) | No (n = 200) | ||||
| Age, yrs: mean (SD) | 79.1 (5.6) | 76.6 (4.4) | 0.03a | 0.02 | 1.2 (1.0–1.5) |
| Weight, lbs: mean (SD) | 165.6 (37.1) | 189.7 (30.9) | 0.02a | Deleted from MV model | |
| Dairy products, yrs: median (range) | 45 (0–65) | 60.0 (0–80) | 0.001b | 0.01 | 1.02 (1.0–1.04) |
| n (%) | n (%) | ||||
| Height loss | 15 (94) | 165 (83) | NSc | Not included in MV model | |
| Weight loss | 9 (56) | 45 (23) | 0.006c | 0.02 | 5.9 (1.4–25.3) |
| History of exercise | 4 (25) | 102 (51) | 0.045d | Deleted from MV model | |
| Combined calcium/vitamin D | 4 (25) | 24 (12) | NSc | Not included in MV model | |
| GnRH agonist therapy | 5 (31) | 8 (4) | 0.001c | 0.001 | 25.3 (3.4–164.9) |
| Fracture at any time prior to entry | 4 (40)* | 46 (36) | NSc | Not included in MV model | |
| Fracture in 10 yrs prior to entry | 4 (25) | 14 (7) | 0.03c | Deleted from MV model | |