Do Sex Differences Exist in Rates of Falls and Fractures in Hutterite, Rural, and Nonrural Populations, Aged 20 to 66 Years?

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Lee WeidauerB L Specker

Abstract

Falls and fractures are a major public health concern with an economic impact of more than USD 19 billion per year. Extensive research into the risk of falls and fractures in elderly populations has been performed; however, little is known about fall or fracture risk in younger populations. Additionally, sex- and population-specific (rural versus nonrural) fall and fracture risk may be important in identifying groups most at risk in an effort to develop preventive measures. The purpose of this study was to determine whether sex and population (rural versus nonrural) differences exist in fall and fracture rates. Data from 1256 (538 men) participants of the South Dakota Rural Bone Health Study, a population-based cohort study, including those living a rural lifestyle (n=349 non-Hutterites and 572 Hutterites) and a nonrural lifestyle (n=335), were used to address our a priori hypotheses. Health histories, physical activity recall, anthropometric measurements, and dual-energy xray absorptiometry measurements of body composition were obtained longitudinally from participants every 18 months for 7.5 years. Falls and fractures were self-reported and fractures were confirmed through medical record review. Incidence rates were calculate...Continue Reading

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