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Comparison of baseline characteristics
| Case group (n=38) | Sub-cohort (n=212) | Full MrOS (n=5995) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 78.6 (6.0)c | 73.2 (5.6) | 73.7 (5.9) |
| Height (cm) | 172.4 (5.8) | 174.5 (7.5) | 174.1 (6.8) |
| Weight (kg) | 78.4 (12.7)a | 83.5 (13.5) | 83.1(13.3) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.3 (3.3) | 27.3 (3.6) | 27.4 (3.8) |
| TH aBMD (g/cm2) | 0.79 (0.12)c | 0.95 (0.13) | 0.96 (0.14) |
Note: Values marked with a, b, c indicate a significant difference between cases and subcohort (p<0.05, 0.005 and 0.0005).
