Table 2.
Characteristics of the referral population.
| Variable (description) | Mean ± SD (range) or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 62.0 ± 10.0 (40–90) |
| Height (cm) | 162.1 ± 6.5 (130–187) |
| Weight (kg) | 73.1 ± 14.5 (39–140) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.8 ± 5.3 (13.9–54.1) |
| Postmenopausal status, n (%) | 3209 (84.7%) |
| Previous fracture, n (%) | 1950 (51.5%) |
| Parental fracture hip, n (%) | 165 (4.4%) |
| Current smoking, n (%) | 4 (0.0%) |
| Glucocorticoids, n (%) | 293 (7.7%) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis, n (%) | 211 (5.6%) |
| Secondary osteoporosis, n (%) | 83 (2.4%) |
| Alcohol (3 or more units per day), n (%) | 63 (1.7%) |
| BMD of femoral neck (T-score at baselinea,b) | −1.7 ± 1.5 (−5.4–4.3) |