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Factors independently associated with incident fractures in multivariate analysis.
| Characteristic | Hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.96 (0.89−1.05) | NS |
| Body mass index | 1.03 (0.95−1.10) | NS |
| Race | ||
| White (referent) | 1.0 | |
| Hispanic | 0.96 (0.40−2.34) | NS |
| Black | 0.37 (0.14−0.98) | 0.04 |
| HIV infection | 1.38 (0.63−3.01) | NS |
| Low BMD (osteopenia or osteoporosis) | 2.90 (1.16−7.27) | 0.02 |
BMD, bone mineral density.
