Figure 1.

Multivariable model showing the relationship between receipt of osteoporosis medications and race. Model 1 is the univariate model, with race only. Model 2 includes race, age, sex, and geographic region. Model 3 includes model 2 variables and socioeconomic factors (income, education, insurance). Model 4 includes model 3 variables and general health (MCS and PCS scores, perceived stress, depression, and overall health; see text for details). Model 5 includes model 4 variables, comorbidities (diabetes, heart disease, prior stroke and dyslipidemia, cognitive status), and number of unique medications. Model 6 includes model 5 variables and fracture risk factors (alcohol use, smoking, BMI, previous fracture, parental history of a hip fracture, use of glucocorticoids, and fall in the previous 6 months).