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To prospectively investigate the association between the quantity and type of alcohol consumption and the risk of first hip fracture in men and women.

June 1, 1999American Journal of EpidemiologyOpen Access

Alcohol Intake, Beverage Preference, and Risk of Hip Fracture in Men and Women

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SHSusanne HøidrupGlostrup Hospital MGMorten GrønbækStatens Serum Institut AGAdam GottschauStatens Serum Institut

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Prospective cohort study demonstrates that heavy alcohol consumption significantly increases hip fracture risk in men, indicating safe limits protect skeletal health.

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To prospectively investigate the association between the quantity and type of alcohol consumption and the risk of first hip fracture in men and women.
Analyzed pooled prospective data from three population studies conducted between 1964 and 1992 in Copenhagen, Denmark, including 17,868 men and 13,917 women.
Identified incident first hip fractures during follow-up alongside self-reported weekly alcohol intake and specific beverage preferences.
Low to moderate weekly alcohol intake (1–27 drinks for men, 1–13 drinks for women) was not associated with hip fracture risk compared to abstainers.
Hip fracture risk in men rose significantly at higher consumption levels (RR = 1.75, 95% CI 1.06–2.89 for 28–41 drinks/week; RR = 5.28, 95% CI 2.60–10.70 for ≥70 drinks/week), while the association in women drinking 14–27 drinks/week became non-significant after confounder adjustment (RR = 1.32, 95% CI 0.92–1.87).
Risk varied by beverage type: beer preference was associated with an increased hip fracture risk (RR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.11–1.91) relative to other beverages, whereas wine (RR = 0.77, 95% CI 0.58–1.03) and spirits (RR = 0.82, 95% CI 0.58–1.14) showed lower estimates.

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Høidrup et al. (1999) studied this question.

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Prospective cohort study demonstrates that heavy alcohol consumption significantly increases hip fracture risk in men, indicating safe limits protect skeletal health.

Alcohol Intake, Beverage Preference, and Risk of Hip Fracture in Men and Women

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Alcohol Intake, Beverage Preference, and Risk of Hip Fracture in Men and Women

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