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ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2025

Walking pace and its association with osteoporosis and pathological fractures: insights from UK biobank.

Qin Hu, Haoran Liu, Yuchen Du, Runchen Duan, Linpeng Li, Daishui Yang, Zhengxiao Ouyang

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Qin HuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Haoran LiuEmergency Medicine Center, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
Yuchen DuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Runchen DuanDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Linpeng LiDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Daishui YangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhengxiao OuyangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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Backgrounds: Osteoporosis is a prevalent bone disease. Previous research has indicated that various forms of exercise have different protective effects on bone health, yet there are limited studies on the impact of walking pace on bone mineral density (BMD) and skeletal health. This study aims to investigate the correlation between usual walking pace and osteoporosis, including related fractures, while considering potential interactions with genetic vulnerability. Methods: Survey responses from 348,334 participants in the UK Biobank were analyzed, obtaining information on usual walking pace, BMD, osteoporosis incidence, and genetic vulnerability. Multiple linear regression, Cox proportional hazards regression models, and stratified analysis methods were employed. A weighted genetic risk score for osteoporosis was calculated. Results: Cross-sectional analysis revealed a notable upward trend in BMD and a downward trend in the risk of osteoporosis and fractures from slow to brisk walking pace ( Conclusions: The findings provide evidence that walking pace is closely related to the prevalence of osteoporosis and fracture incidence. Therefore, integrating walking into national physical activity initiatives and encouraging individuals to increase their walking pace could serve as an effective preventive measure against osteoporosis.

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Fractures, SpontaneousOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesWalking SpeedAdultAgedBiological Specimen BanksBone DensityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRisk Factorsbone mineral densityosteoporosisphysical activityUK Biobankwalking pace

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