Independent correlates of major fracture within 3 years of initiating glucocorticoids: multivariable logistic regression analyses.
| Adjusted OR* (95% CI) | p | |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt of high-quality care (BMD test or osteoporosis treatment) | 1.3 (1.1–1.6) | 0.002 |
| Age, yrs | ||
| < 50 (reference) | 1.0 | |
| 50–59 | 2.0 (1.3–3.0) | 0.001 |
| 60–69 | 3.5 (2.4–5.0) | < 0.001 |
| ≥ 70 | 6.2 (4.5–8.6) | < 0.001 |
| Female | 1.9 (1.6–2.3) | < 0.001 |
| > 1 hospitalization in prior year | 1.6 (1.2–2.1) | 0.002 |
| Any homecare visit in prior year | 1.4 (1.1–1.8) | 0.012 |
| High-dose glucocorticoids (> 10 mg/day) | 1.3 (1.1–1.5) | 0.013 |
↵* Adjusted for all variables presented plus urban residence, comorbidities, and prior (remote) initiation of glucocorticoids. BMD: bone mineral density.