Table 2.
Number of patients with each co-morbidity by quartile of HHL (arm span − body height).
| Quartile 1 | Quartile 2 | Quartile 3 | Quartile 4 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalent vertebral fracture, No. (%) | 27 (11.5) | 36 (15.3) | 70 (29.7) | 132 (56.2) | < 0.001 |
| Spinal osteoarthritis, No. (%) | 105 (44.7) | 139 (58.9) | 165 (69.9) | 205 (87.2) | < 0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus, No. (%) | 33 (14.0) | 45 (19.1) | 30 (12.7) | 26 (11.1) | 0.08 |
| Dyslipidemia, No. (%) | 125 (53.2) | 128 (54.2) | 108 (45.8) | 100 (42.6) | 0.03 |
| Hypertension, No. (%) | 99 (42.1) | 115 (48.7) | 144 (61.0) | 172 (73.2) | < 0.001 |
| Vascular events, No. (%) | 16 (6.8) | 30 (12.7) | 39 (16.5) | 53 (22.6) | < 0.001 |
| GERD, No. (%) | 9 (3.8) | 13 (5.5) | 22 (9.3) | 36 (15.3) | < 0.001 |
Quartile 1 ranged from − 12.5 to − 0.2 cm (n = 235).
Quartile 2 ranged from − 0.1 to 3.7 cm (n = 236).
Quartile 3 ranged from 3.8 to 7.6 cm (n = 236).
Quartile 4 ranged from 7.7 to 24.0 cm (n = 235).
HHL, historical height loss; GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease.