Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research· 2021Q1· Review
The global prevalence of osteoporosis in the world: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of 86 studies (n=103,334,579) estimates the global prevalence of osteoporosis at 18.3% (95% CI 16.2–20.7), with women affected at 23.1% and men at 11.7%. Africa shows the highest regional prevalence at 39.5%.
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