Measured height loss predicts fractures in middle-aged and older men and women: the EPIC-Norfolk prospective population study

Alireza Moayyeri; Robert N Luben; Sheila A Bingham; Ailsa A Welch; Nicholas J Wareham; Kay-Tee Khaw

doi:10.1359/jbmr.071106

Measured height loss predicts fractures in middle-aged and older men and women: the EPIC-Norfolk prospective population study

Alireza Moayyeri, Robert N Luben, Sheila A Bingham, Ailsa A Welch, Nicholas J Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw

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Abstract

In this large population-based prospective study among middle-aged and older men and women, we found that height loss of >2 cm over a period of 4 yr is a significant predictor of future fractures. Serial measurement of height is, therefore, recommended among the elderly people.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	425-432
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.071106
Publication status	Published - Mar 2008

Keywords

Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Height
Body Mass Index
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Smoking

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