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Association between Daily Sunlight Exposure and Fractures in Older Korean Adults with Osteoporosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Hye Jun LeeChoon-Ok KimDuk-Chul Lee
Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2021)
Sunlight exposure for ≥5 h a day was significantly associated with a decreased OR of fracture in older Korean adults with osteoporosis. This association was also significant in patients with vitamin D insufficiency.
Keyphrases
  • postmenopausal women
  • physical activity
  • bone mineral density
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • cross sectional
  • body composition
  • hip fracture