High Alcohol Intake in Older Men and the Probability of Osteoporotic Fracture According to the FRAX Algorithm

High Alcohol Intake in Older Men and the Probability of Osteoporotic Fracture According to the FRAX Algorithm

We aimed to determine the contribution of high alcohol intake to fracture probability, calculated using a fracture-risk assessment tool (FRAX). Participants were 262 men (ages 60–90 y) in the Geelong Osteoporosis Study. Alcohol consumption was documented via a food frequency questionnaire; 46 (17.6%...

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Main Authors: Julie A. Pasco, Kara B. Anderson, Natalie K. Hyde, Lana J. Williams, Pamela Rufus-Membere, Kara L. Holloway-Kew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
fracture risk
alcohol
bone fragility
injury
FRAX algorithm
major osteoporotic fracture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/2955

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