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Baseline characteristics of the OSTEOMED2 cohort.
| Patient characteristic | Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|
| LS BMD n = 2183 | FN BMD n = 2015 | |
| Age (years) | 57.61 ± 9.26 | 58.80 ± 8.99 |
| Age of menopause (years) | 48.7 ± 3.94 | 48.7 ± 3.92 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.56 ± 4.18 | 26.48 ± 4.13 |
| BMD (g/cm2) | 0.870 ± 0.16 | 0.707 ± 0.14 |
Abbreviations: BMI = body mass index; BMD = bone mineral density; LS = lumbar spine; FN = femoral neck.
