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01-12-2007 | Original Article

An association between socioeconomic, health and health behavioural indicators and fractures in young adult males

Authors: V. M. Mattila, V. Jormanainen, T. Sahi, H. Pihlajamäki

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 12/2007

Abstract

Summary

The aim of this survey study with 7,083 male respondents was to examine the association between socioeconomic, health and health behavioural risk indicators and fractures. In the multivariate regression model, fractures were associated strongest with frequency of drunkenness, regular sports training, frequent use of health care services and obesity.

Introduction

Little is known about the risk factors for fractures in young adults. Our aim was to identify the association between socioeconomic background, health and health behaviours and fractures.

Methods

The survey sample comprised 7,378 conscript males (median age 19), of which 7,083 (96%) answered. The outcome was self-reported fracture. Associations between 20 background variables and fractures were analysed with logistic regression.

Results

Altogether 2,456 (34.7%) participants reported fracture(s) during their lifetime. The most common anatomical locations of fracture were the forearm, the hand and the ankle. The strongest risk indicators for fractures were frequent drunkenness (OR 1.7; 95% CI: 1.3–2.0), regular sports training (OR 1.6; 95% CI: 1.3–1.9), frequent use of health care services (OR 1.5; 95% CI: 1.3–1.8) and obesity (OR 1.5; 95% CI: 1.2–1.9).

Conclusions

This is among the first studies to describe risk indicators for fractures in young adults. The strongest risk factors for fractures were associated with health damaging behaviour, high-intensity physical activity and use of health care services. Of socioeconomic background factors, only living in the capital city area was associated with fractures. Preventive measures should be targeted at the males frequently using health care services or actively participating in sports.

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Title: An association between socioeconomic, health and health behavioural indicators and fractures in young adult males
Authors: V. M. Mattila
V. Jormanainen
T. Sahi
H. Pihlajamäki
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 12/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-007-0404-2

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An association between socioeconomic, health and health behavioural indicators and fractures in young adult males

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Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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