| Objective To investigate the fall risk, which is the important risk factor for osteoporotic fracture in middle-aged and elder women, and to provide the basis for prevention and intervention of osteoporosis in local area. Methods Bone mineral density measurement was performed in randomly selected 487 41-70-year-old women in Dalian, and the fall risk was assessed. Results Age, menopausal age, BMI, exercise time, and the use of steroid drug were fall risk factors in middle-aged and elder women, with statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion The fall risk is closely correlated with age, menopausal age, BMI, exercise time, and the use of steroid drug in middle-aged and elder women. |