Table 4.

Multivariable-adjusted percent BMD change/year, mean (SD)

	% BMD change/year (adjusted)
Lumbar Spine	-0.18a (1.59)*
	n = 30
Proximal Femur†	-0.48b (1.39)
	n = 28
Whole Body	-0.10c (1.07)
	n = 35

All available DXA scans per individual were used in calculating the slope of percent BMD change.

*Outlier removed

† Average of left and right sides

^aAdjusted for baseline BMD; alkaline phosphatase and serum calcium laboratory levels

^bAdjusted for Forced Expiratory Volume, serum calcium, and dosage of oral steroids

^cAdjusted for years of follow-up and age