The purpose of this review is to provide an update on osteoporosis epidemiology. The focus
is on fractures because fractures are the most important clinical consequence of …

Osteoporosis is an important clinical and public health problem because of its association
with fractures. Osteoporotic fractures result in significant morbidity, mortality and health and …

Osteoporosis remains a major public health problem through its association with fragility
fractures. Despite the availability of preventative therapeutic agents, the incidence and its …

The field of osteoporosis research has been active for the past 20 years and has allowed
significant advancement in the management of osteoporosis. This review will give an …

Osteoporosis represents a major public health problem through its association with fragility
fractures. All osteoporotic fractures increase patient morbidity; however, fractures of the hip …

Osteoporosis is a major public health problem through its association with fracture. The
problem may be alleviated substantially by appropriate early intervention before fracture …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the health implications and economic burden on society of
osteoporotic fractures as a major source of morbidity and mortality in the ageing population …

Osteoporosis and related fractures represent a major, and growing, public health concern for
the United States and worldwide. The pathogenesis of osteoporosis is complex, requiring …

Osteoporotic fractures were found to have long-term consequences on excess mortality (10
years) and economic costs (5 years). The large burden of nonhip nonvertebral fractures has …

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder that is characterized by low bone mass and
microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility …