Table 4 Multivariate analysis: Risk factors associated with BMD Z-score ≤ -2
From: Factors associated with low bone density in patients referred for assessment of bone health
Factor | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|
BMI z-score | Â | <0.001 |
1 unit increase | 0.52 (0.39, 0.69) | Â |
Height z-score | Â | 0.002 |
1 unit increase | 0.71 (0.57, 0.88) | Â |
Vitamin D Insufficiency | Â | <0.001 |
Yes | 3.97 (2.08, 7.59) | Â |
Not Documented/No | 1.00 | Â |
Malabsorption or IBD | Â | 0.001 |
Yes | 0.29 (0.14, 0.60) | Â |
No | 1.00 | Â |
Recipient of a bone marrow transplant | Â | 0.050 |
Yes | 5.78 (1.00, 33.45) | Â |
No | 1.00 | Â |