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Number of women who suffered a fracture during 10 years of follow-up
| Age at baseline | Hip fracture (N = 323, 6.1%)a | Major osteoporotic fracture b (N = 873, 17.1%) a |
|---|---|---|
| 65–69 (N = 2343) | 68 (2.9%) | 293 (12.9%) |
| 70–74 (N = 1674) | 104 (6.2%) | 277 (17.2%) |
| 75–79 (N = 847) | 87 (10.3%) | 190 (23.5%) |
| 80+ (N = 414) | 64 (15.5%) | 113 (28.5%) |
After excluding 19 unconfirmed hip fractures, 184 unconfirmed major osteoporotic fractures.
Clinical spine, hip, forearm or shoulder fracture.
