Table 5.
Relationship between Fracture, Osteoporosis, and Total Costs
- adjusted Adjusted for Demographics and Comorbidities, Age, Gender, Urban Residence, Institutionalization*y
- National Estimates, Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey
| Parameter Variable | Coefficient Estimate | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | -$2,100 | -$7,800 | $3,700 |
| Fracture vs Controls | 8,600 | 6,400 | 10,800 |
| Osteoporosis vs Controls | -400 | -1,300 | 500 |
| Comorbidity Index | 4,400 | 3,900 | 4,900 |
| Age (continuous, years) | 40 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | -1,300 | -2,600 | 0 |
| Urban residence (cities and towns > 2500 pop) | 2,250 | 3,300 | 1,200 |
| Institutionalized full year of 2002 | 22,900 | 19,900 | 25,900 |
*
Linear regression, weighed least squares, stratified multistage sample design, (Numbers rounded)