Epidemiology of osteoporosis.

Journal article

Osteoporosis represents a major public health problem through its association with fragility fractures. All osteoporotic fractures increase patient morbidity; however, fractures of the hip and vertebrae are also linked with significant mortality. The public health burden of osteoporotic fracture is likely to rise in future generations, due in part to an increase in life expectancy. Understanding the epidemiology of this disease is therefore essential in trying to develop strategies to help re...

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Authors: Holroyd, C; Cooper, C; Dennison, E

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Best practice and research. Clinical endocrinology and metabolism
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 671-685
• Publication date: 2008-10-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2008.06.001
• EISSN: 1878-1594
• ISSN: 1521-690X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Osteoporosis; Fractures, Bone; Humans; Accidental Falls; Female; Bone Density; Male