Journal of Clinical Medicine Research· 2017Q2· Review
Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis
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Short summary
Osteoporosis complications are as common as those of hypertension and diabetes, with significant gender-based differences in peak bone mass, bone loss rates, prevalence, fracture risk, and mortality.
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Key points
- Osteoporosis complications are as prevalent as those of hypertension and diabetes.
- Gender significantly affects peak bone mass and maturation.
- Rates of annual bone loss differ between genders.
- Prevalence, fracture risk, and mortality associated with osteoporosis show gender disparities.
- Gender influences osteoporosis management and screening.
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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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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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