The Impact of Persistent Low Weight Status on the Occurrence of Vertebral Fractures: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

Sang-Min Park Jiwon Park Sang Soo Han Hae-Dong Jang Jae-Young Hong Kyung-Do Han Ho-Joong Kim Jin S Yeom

Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2023)

Low weight is a risk factor for VFs in the general population. Given the significant correlation between cumulative periods of low weight and the risk of VFs, it is necessary to treat underweight patients before a VF to prevent its development and other osteoporotic fractures.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
end stage renal disease
weight gain
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
risk assessment
body weight
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
body composition