Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in aging Hakka women in Taiwan
Authors' conclusion
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are highly prevalent in older Hakka women. Hip bone mineral density is the strongest predictor of fragility fractures in aged Hakka women.
Study context
- Population
- Hakka women aged ≥ 50 years, Taiwan, who underwent DXA at lumbar spine and hips
- Participants
- 779 women
- Outcome
- Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures
Methodological detailsDXA at lumbar spine and hips, medical records for fragility fractures
- DXA at lumbar spine and hips
- Medical records for fragility fractures
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Osteoporosis prevalence
Osteoporosis prevalence (lumbar spine involvement most common)
40.9%
Fragility fracture prevalence (vertebral fractures most common)
44%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Risk factors for fragility fracture
- Lower hip BMD, older age and lower weight associated with increased fracture risk
Original publication
Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in aging Hakka women in Taiwan. Osteoporos Int. Published 14 October 2025. doi:10.
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