Results of statistical analysis of categorical variables
| Characteristic | Cases with fracture (45) | Control group (148) | Significance (P value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoker | 28.9% (13) | 34.46% (51) | 0.445 |
| RA | 2.22% (1) | 0.68% (1) | 0.349 |
| Alcohol | 8.89% (4) | 8.78% (13) | 0.524 |
| Family history | 31.11% (14) | 22.97% (34) | 0.403 |
| Steroid | 15.56% (7) | 8.78% (13) | 0.197 |