Table 2
Odds of fracture in women receiving calcium and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplementation (intervention group) and those receiving only advice on diet and prevention of falls. Values are percentages (numbers) unless stated otherwise
| Confirmed fractures | Intervention group (n=1321) | Control group (n=1993) | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)* | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fractures: | ||||
| Unequally allocated group† | 4.8 (34/714) | 5.0 (69/1391) | 1.01 (0.71 to 1.43) | 0.97 |
| Equally allocated group | 4.0 (24/607) | 3.7 (22/602) | ||
| Hip fractures: | ||||
| Unequally allocated group | 0.4 (3/714) | 1.1 (15/1391) | 0.75 (0.31 to 1.78) | 0.51 |
| Equally allocated group | 0.8 (5/607) | 0.3 (2/602) | ||
| Hip and wrist fractures: | ||||
| Unequally allocated group | 2.4 (17/714) | 3.2 (44/1391) | 0.89 (0.56 to 1.44) | 0.64 |
| Equally allocated group | 2.0 (12/607) | 1.5 (9/602) |
