Statin Use, Bone Mineral Density, and Fracture Risk

Background: Recent data suggest that 3-hydroxy-3methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) decrease fracture risk and increase bone mineral density (BMD).Methods: This cross-sectional study is set in southeastern Australia.We evaluated the association between statin use, fracture risk, and BMD in 1375 women (573 with incident fractures and 802 without incident fracture, all drawn from the same community).Fractures were identified radiologically.Medication use and lifestyle factors were documented by questionnaire.Results: Unadjusted odds ratio for fracture associated with statin use was 0.40 (95% confidence interval [CI],