Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of included and excluded participants
| Baseline | Included | Excluded | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 1212 | 533 | 679 | - |
| Age (year) | 69.27 ± 7.38 | 68.44 ± 7.32 | 69.93 ± 7.37 | 0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.07 ± 4.72 | 25.88 ± 4 .55 | 26.22 ± 4.86 | 0.221 |
| Duration of menopause (years) | 20.09 ± 9.50 | 19.01 ± 9.34 | 21.20 ± 9.53 | 0.000 |
| eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2) | 71.88 ± 13.66 | 72.24 ± 12.90 | 71.59 ± 14.25 | 0.410 |
| Current smoker | 15.19% | 14.82% | 15.49% | 0.749 |
| Femoral neck BMD T-score | − 1.225 ± 0.874 | − 1.285 ± 0.820 | − 1.177 ± 0.914 | 0.034 |
| Total hip BMD T-score | − 0.876 ± 1.014 | − 0.939 ± 0.970 | − 0.824 ± 1.046 | 0.053 |
| Lumbar spine BMD T-score | − 0.640 ± 1.640 | − 0.747 ± 1.572 | − 0.553 ± 1.690 | 0.043 |
| TBS | 1.314 ± 0.095 | 1.315 ± 0.094 | 1.313 ± 0.096 | 0.705 |
| Fractures at 2.5 years | 6.19% (75) | 5.63% (30) | 6.63% (45) | 0.474 |
| Fractures at 5 years | 9.65% (117) | 8.26% (44) | 10.75% (73) | 0.144 |
Fractures accounted are the major osteoporotic fractures: non traumatic vertebral, hip, humerus, and forearm