The 45 and Up Study Group

Research Underway

Population based risk factors and use of health services for fracture

Investigators:

Emily Banks (PI), Mark Clements, Rosemary Korda, Robyn Lucas, Jeffrey Lai

Project aim(s):

• To investigate potentially modifiable factors influencing fracture risk in the 45 and Up Study. This includes investigating:
• The relationship between fracture risk and lifestyle, demographic and baseline health factors.
• Patterns of fracture occurrence and use of health services following fracture including procedures performed and length of stay.
• Sun exposure and possible confounding factors with fracture including physical activity, frailty, cormorbidities and diet.
• Pharmaceutical agents and fracture, including bisphosphonates and hormonal contraceptives

Project status:

Application approved June 2010

Commenced

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