Socio-economic inequalities in fragility fracture incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 61 observational studies | Zendy

Gitte Valentin | Zendy; Maiken Bay Ravn | Zendy; Emma Kejser Jensen | Zendy; Karina Friis | Zendy; A. Bhimjiyani | Zendy; Yoav BenShlomo | Zendy; April Hartley | Zendy; Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen | Zendy; Bente Langdahl | Zendy; Celia L. Gregson | Zendy

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Socio-economic inequalities in fragility fracture incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 61 observational studies

Author(s) -

Gitte Valentin,

Maiken Bay Ravn,

Emma Kejser Jensen,

Karina Friis,

A. Bhimjiyani,

Yoav BenShlomo,

April Hartley,

Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen,

Bente Langdahl,

Celia L. Gregson

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

osteoporosis international

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28

H-Index - 170

eISSN - 1433-2965

pISSN - 0937-941X

DOI - 10.1007/s00198-021-06038-7

Subject(s) - medicine , observational study , meta analysis , fragility , incidence (geometry) , rheumatology , fragility fracture , osteoporosis , mathematics , chemistry , bone mineral , geometry

Individuals with low socio-economic status (SES) have a more than 25% higher risk of fragility fractures than individuals with high SES. Body mass index and lifestyle appear to mediate the effect of SES on fracture risk. Strategies to prevent fractures should aim to reduce unhealthy behaviours through tackling structural inequalities.

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