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. 2014 Jan-Feb;111(1):59–64.

Table 1.

Clinical Risk Factors for Fragility Fracture

  • Age

  • Sex

  • Low body mass index

  • Previous fragility fracture

  • Parental history of fracture

  • Glucocorticoid treatment

  • Current cigarette smoking

  • Alcohol use (>3 drinks/day)

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Hypogonadism

  • Physical inactivity, immobilization

  • Thyroid disorders

  • Diabetes