Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis

Overview

Journal J Clin Med Res

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2017 Apr 11

PMID 28392857

Citations 200

Authors

Khaled A Alswat

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a growing health concern worldwide and its complications are as prevalent as other common chronic disease complications such as hypertension and diabetes. In this review, we will discuss the role of gender in osteoporosis, especially related to peak bone mass and maturation, rate of annual bone loss, screening, prevalence of osteoporosis and its related fractures, mortality after osteoporosis-related fracture, fracture risk predication using different technologies and the impact of gender on osteoporosis management.

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