ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-8-7-20070

Original Research Paper

Fractures and Lifestyle: Effect of Cigarette Smoking, Alcohol Intake, and Relative Weight on the Risk of Hip and Forearm Fractures in Middle–Aged Men.

Venkat Praveen

Dr. Dr

Vijaiinarasimman Reddy

Dr.

July 2019

8 7 01 02 ABSTRACT

Cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and low relative weight are cited as risk factors for Osteoporosis. In a prospective cohort study of 80,000 middle aged men (35–59) , alcohol consumption of more than 20 grams/day and relative weight of less than 25 kg/m2 together was found to be a risk factor for forearm and hip fractures while smoking did not affect it