TABLE 2.
Risk factors associated with hip fracture in women older than 60 years
| Risk factors (univariate analysis) | Hazard ratio (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | <0.0001a | |
| <65 | 1.0 | |
| 65–69 | 1.90 (1.48–2.43) | |
| 70–74 | 4.34 (3.45–5.47) | |
| 75–80 | 9.52 (7.63–11.9) | |
| >80 | 19.4 (15.7–24.1) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 1.0 | <0.0001 |
| Black | 0.34 (0.25–0.46) | |
| Hispanic | 0.57 (0.46–0.71) | |
| Asian | 0.39 (0.22–0.43) | |
| Unknown | 0.16 (0.13–0.20) | |
| Others | 0.30 (0.10–0.93) | |
| BMI, kg/m 2 | <0.0001a | |
| <18 | 4.05 (3.00–5.54) | |
| 18–24 | 1.0 | |
| 25–29 | 0.50 (0.41–0.59) | |
| ≥30 | 0.28 (0.21–0.35) | |
| HT use in the current year | ||
| Yes | 1.0 | |
| No | 1.51 (1.32–1.72) | <0.0001 |
| HT use in the previous year | ||
| Yes | 1.0 | |
| No | 1.58 (1.38–1.80) | <0.0001 |
BMI, body mass index; HT, hormone therapy.
a
P value for trend.