Table 3 Mean distal BMD, prevalence and odds ratio of low BMD1 in Oslo West and Oslo East.
From: The Oslo Health Study: Is bone mineral density higher in affluent areas?
Region | n | Mean BMD (95% CI) | Prevalence of low BMD (95% CI) | Odds ratio of low BMD (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Women | ||||
West | 299 | 0.419* (0.412 – 0.425) | 11.7* (7.5 – 15.9) | ref |
East | 403 | 0.405 (0.400 – 0.410) | 19.9 (16.3 – 23.5) | 1.87 (1.22 – 2.87)* |
Men | ||||
West | 265 | 0.540 (0.534 – 0.547) | 13.0 (8.7 – 17.3) | ref |
East | 313 | 0.536 (0.530 – 0.542) | 16.2 (12.2 – 20.1) | 1.29 (0.81 – 2.07) |