• Can bone mineral density loss in the non-weight bearing distal forearm predict mortality? 

      Hauger, Annette Vogt; Bergland, Astrid; Holvik, Kristin; Emaus, Nina; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-30)
      <i>Purpose</i> - Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with increased risk of fractures and mortality. We investigated if rate of BMD loss in the distal forearm over seven years predicted mortality.<br><br> <i>Methods</i> - 1725 postmenopausal women and 1879 men aged 50–74 who participated in the longitudinal Tromsø Study waves 4 (1994–95) and 5 (2001−2002) were included. Cox regression ...
    • Osteoporosis and osteopenia in the distal forearm predicts all-cause mortality independent of grip strength: 22-year follow-up in the population-based Tromsø Study 

      Hauger, Annette Vogt; Bergland, Astrid; Holvik, Kristin; Ståhle, Agneta; Emaus, Nina; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2018-08-09)
      <p><i>Introduction:</i> To investigate if bone mineral density (BMD) levels of the distal forearm, consistent with osteopenia and osteoporosis, can predict mortality and if grip strength is an effect modifier.<p> <p><i> Methods:</i> The study population constituted 6565 participants aged 50–79 years at baseline in the Tromsø Study wave 4 conducted in 1994–1995. Forearm BMD measured by SXA was ...
    • Physical capability, physical activity, and their association with femoral bone mineral density in adults aged 40 years and older: The Tromsø study 2015–2016 

      Hauger, Annette Vogt; Holvik, Kristin; Bergland, Astrid; Ståhle, Agneta; Emaus, Nina; Morseth, Bente; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-16)
      Summary: Since muscles can influence bone growth and vice versa, we examined if level of physical activity and physical capability tests can predict areal bone mineral density (aBMD). Both high activity level and good test performance were associated with higher aBMD, especially in women. <p> <p>Introduction: Muscle influences bone formation and vice versa. Tests of physical capability and level ...