A study published in Osteoporosis International explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) trajectories in middle adulthood and the risk of bone fractures in late adulthood. The study, based on data from the Framingham Original Cohort Study, found that participants transitioning from overweight to normal weight during middle adulthood had a higher risk of fractures after age 65 compared to those maintaining a stable BMI. The study highlights the importance of maintaining a stable BMI throughout adulthood to reduce the risk of fractures later in life, especially for overweight individuals undergoing weight loss. These findings have implications for reducing fracture risk in older adults.
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Study finds link between BMI trajectories and fracture risk in late adulthood
