Table 3 Association of health related variables and severe fall related fractures. Adjusted1 odds ratios (OR), 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p-values (cases = 250, controls = 250)
Variables | OR (95% CI) | P value2 |
|---|---|---|
BMI | ||
25 or more | reference | |
20–24.9 | 1.18 (0.71–1.96) | 0.63 |
less than 20 | 3.43 (1.64–7.17) | <0.01 |
Cognitive impairment | 2.19 (1.09–4.41) | 0.03 |
Stroke | 5.27 (1.31–21.20) | 0.02 |
Lack of urine control | 3.16 (1.42–7.03) | <0.01 |
Current use of alcohol | ||
not used | reference | |
less than once a week | 0.71 (0.38–1.33) | 0.29 |
at least once a week | 0.40 (0.18–0.89) | 0.02 |
Benzodiazepine | 2.22 (1.07–4.58) | 0.03 |
Ca channel blocker | 0.40 (0.19–0.86) | 0.02 |
Muscle relaxant | 4.42 (1.02–19.21) | 0.04 |