Higher physical activity levels are associated with reduced risk of limb fracture but not vertebral fracture in middle-aged and older Japanese adults: a 12-year cohort study
Cohort study examines fracture risk in relation to physical activity levels in older adults, indicating different effects for limb and vertebral fractures.
Key Points
To investigate the relationship between physical activity levels and the risk of osteoporotic fractures in older adults.
12-year cohort study design
Involvement of middle-aged and older Japanese adults
Assessment of physical activity levels and fracture incidents
Increased physical activity is linked to a lower risk of limb fractures.
No significant association found between physical activity and the risk of vertebral fractures.