@article{ref1,
title="Preventing fractures in large rural centres: sociodemographic sub-groups at risk of osteoporosis from their lifestyle",
journal="Australian journal of rural health",
year="2000",
author="Peach, H. G. and Bath, N. E.",
volume="8",
number="6",
pages="299-304",
abstract="Middle-aged people living in non-metropolitan Victoria have higher hospitalisation rates from osteoporotic fractures than those in metropolitan areas. This may reflect a higher prevalence of lifestyle risk factors for osteoporosis. One-fifth of Victoria's non-metropolitan population live in 'large rural centres'. The aim of the present study was to identify the sociodemographic sub-groups in a 'large rural centre' at risk of osteoporosis because of their lifestyle. Adults on Ballarat's electoral rolls were invited to complete a questionnaire and have their height and weight measured. A total of 335 eligible people participated in the present study (67% response). The sub-groups at risk of osteoporosis were identified using logistic regression analyses. Among women, being single/separated/divorced/widowed was associated with being underweight and having low dietary calcium. A lack of exercise was associated with not completing high school and smoking with being aged 25-44 years. Among men, low dietary calcium was associated with not completing high school and smoking was associated with being employed in a non-professional/non-managerial occupation. These sub-groups must be considered when planning preventative strategies for people in 'large rural centres'.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1038-5282",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}