Predictors of reduced bone mineral density and osteoporosis
| Predictor | Odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced BMD | Osteoporosis | |
| BMD, bone mineral density; CI, confidence interval. | ||
| Non-Afro-Caribbean | 2.5 (1.2 to 5.4) | – |
| Ever taken prednisolone >10 mg/day | 2.1 (1.1 to 4.2) | – |
| Menopause | – | 13.3 (1.6 to 111.1) |
| Age | – | 1.0 (1.0 to 1.1) |