Naslov
Effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on vertebral deformity in the elderly – An epidemiological study

Autori
Grazio, Simeon ; Koršić, Mirko ; Jajić, Ivo

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 29 (2005), 2; 567-572

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
alcohol; epidemiology; fractures; osteoporosis; smoking; spine

Sažetak
The aim of the study was to assess the role of smoking and alcohol consumption as possible risk factors for vertebral deformities in an elderly Croatian population sample. Data on smoking habit, alcohol consumption, body mass index, and overall life activity were collected in 425 randomly chosen community dwelling subjects. Radiographic morphometric method was used to assess vertebral deformities of thoracic and lumbar spine. Men smoked and drank significantly more than women. There was no association of either smoking status or number of cigarettes, or frequency of alcohol intake with prevalent vertebral deformities. There was a tendency of an increased risk of vertebral deformities in heavy drinkers (OR=1.69 ; 95% CI=0.98–2.91), and a reduced risk of these deformities in female regular drinkers (OR=0.72 ; 95% CI=0.14–3.66). Further studies in the Croatian population are needed to establish the association of smoking and alcohol consumption with vertebral deformities.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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