November 2005 PMID 15928804

Body mass index as a predictor of fracture risk: a meta-analysis.

C De Laet, J A Kanis, A Odén, H Johanson, O Johnell, P Delmas, J A Eisman, H Kroger, S Fujiwara, P Garnero, E V McCloskey, D Mellstrom, L J Melton, P J Meunier, H A P Pols

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7
Peak: 1 in Nov 2020
across 3 sources since Nov 2020

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a nuanced debate, with some posts supporting the idea that lower BMI increases fracture risk, while others highlight the complexity and non-linearity, as shown in terms like 'exponentially increasing risk' and 'relation is quite complicated.' Words like 'opposite' and 'not linear' signal critical engagement and differing interpretations, illustrating a thoughtful but divided response to the article.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Posts show mixed opinions about the relationship between BMI and fracture risk; some support the study's findings, while others dispute or complicate them.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions focus on a specific health topic, indicating moderate interest, especially in understanding the nuances of BMI and fracture risk.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts reference the article's findings and question linearity, showing a moderate level of analytical engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations could influence perceptions about health risks and clinical considerations, suggesting a notable but not transformational impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Low body mass index (BMI) is strongly associated with an increased risk of fractures, especially at lower BMI levels, and this relationship is consistent across different genders and ages.
  • The study found that without considering bone mineral density (BMD), the fracture risk rises significantly as BMI decreases, with a more pronounced effect observed at very low BMI values, particularly for hip fractures.
  • After adjusting for BMD, the link between BMI and fracture risk diminishes, indicating BMD plays a crucial role in mediating this relationship; notably, very low BMI (around 20 kg/m^2) nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture compared to a BMI of 25.

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Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@NutritionMadeS3 @ThomasRoth91 @Retlouping Here is the nature of hip fractures and BMI from this meta analysis: https://t.co/tJCaFlRufi As you can see, the risk is not linear. The lower you get, at some point there is an exponentially increasing risk of fracture. https://t.co/J99uBXqOK7

Nov 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 26,036 followers View post →
Sudās
@sudas1891 · X

@MaxFern0 @rafat999 @DoctorTro https://t.co/AFjJwsojtg. In fact it’s opposite to your statement about lower bmi increasing fracture risk. Higher bmi higher fracture risk

Jan 14, 2023 · 639 followers View post →

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Sudās
@sudas1891 · X

@MaxFern0 @rafat999 @DoctorTro https://t.co/AFjJwsojtg. In fact it’s opposite to your statement about lower bmi increasing fracture risk. Higher bmi higher fracture risk

Jan 14, 2023 · 639 followers View post →
Carnivore Critic (MD)
@CarnivoreCritic · X

@MariusCrypt0 @RandyMa91389731 @SBakerMD actually the relation between BMI and fracture risk is quite complicated. In general, lower BMI does result in a higher risk of fracture. https://t.co/XnQbypNFFR

Oct 19, 2022 · 11 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@NutritionMadeS3 @ThomasRoth91 @Retlouping Here is the nature of hip fractures and BMI from this meta analysis: https://t.co/tJCaFlRufi As you can see, the risk is not linear. The lower you get, at some point there is an exponentially increasing risk of fracture. https://t.co/J99uBXqOK7

Nov 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 26,036 followers View post →