What does the research say about non-hip fracture?

Non-hip fracture

There are 3 papers on non-hip fracture in aging research: 3 observational studies in people. The newest story, Nov 12, 2026: “Arab adults in Israeli cohort had higher hip fracture risk”.

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“In contrast, Arabs had a lower risk of non-hip fractures (HR 0.83; 95% CI 0.70-0.97).”

Ethnic and gender differences in hip fracture risk among older adults: implications for prevention in a universal healthcare systemBMC public health2026doi:10.1186/s12889-026-28849-1

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Arab ethnicity

downin humans1HR 0.83

1 study

Arab ethnicity is associated with non-hip fracture in humans (Arab versus Jewish individuals without prior hip fracture) (HR 0.83; 95% CI 0.70-0.97).
“In contrast, Arabs had a lower risk of non-hip fractures (HR 0.83; 95% CI 0.70-0.97).”
HumansArab versus Jewish individuals without prior hip fracture2010–2019n = 941,534
Arab adults in Israeli cohort had higher hip fracture risk
BMC public healthAug 5, 2026

Partial body fat percentage

upin humans1OR 22.14

1 study

Partial body fat percentage predicts non-hip fracture in humans (OR 22.14 (95% CI 15.08, 32.50)).
“PBF% was shown to predict all non-hip fractures after adjustment [odds ratio (OR) 22.14 (95% CI 15.08, 32.50)].”
Humansn = 31,447
Partial body fat percentage as a predictor of fragility fractures in a large cohort: a cross-sectional study
Rheumatology advances in practiceDec 9, 2023

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BMC Public HealthNov 12

Arab adults in Israeli cohort had higher hip fracture risk

Among Israel’s Clalit health plan members aged 50–80 at entry, Arab participants had a 45% higher relative hip fracture risk than Jewish participants after adjustment.Among Israel’s Clalit health plan members aged 50–80 at entry, Arab participants had a 45% higher relative hip fracture risk than Jewish participants after adjustment.

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