Geelong Osteoporosis Study Health Database

The database contains the following clinical, questionnaire and socio-demographic data suitable for cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses:-Body composition: dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures of the lumbar spine (posterior-anterior projection), proximal femur, whole body and forearm (ultradistal forearm and distal 33%)-Other clinical assessments: body weight, height, arm span, waist and hip circumferences, blood pressure, visual acuity, muscle strength, functional reach test and timed ‘up-&-go’ test.-Mental health: Major axis psychiatric disorders diagnosed using a Structured Clinical Interview.-Blood and urine collections: blood and urine collected after an overnight fast.-Questionnaires: exposure to disease, use of medications and supplements, diet, mobility, physical activity, sleep, sun exposure, falls and fractures, alcohol and tobacco use, reproductive history, family history of fractures and disease, quality of life, pain, anxiety and depression.-Socio-demographics: Country of birth, ethnicity, marital status, education, housing and employment status, occupation, socioeconomic Index for Areas (SEIFA) scores.