Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, as defined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures. Aging is only one factor that contributes to the development...

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Published inPrimary care Vol. 33; no. 4; p. 943
Main Author Rizer, Milisa K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2006
Subjects
Aged
Aging - physiology
Bone Density
Calcium - therapeutic use
Diphosphonates - therapeutic use
Female
Hip Fractures - etiology
Hip Fractures - prevention & control
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis - complications
Osteoporosis - drug therapy
Osteoporosis - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
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Summary:Osteoporosis, as defined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures. Aging is only one factor that contributes to the development of osteoporosis. Genetics, suboptimal nutrition, deficiency of calcium and vitamin D, lifestyle, smoking, decrease in sex hormone production, and medications also contribute to skeletal fragility. Osteoporotic fractures are a frequent and important cause of disability and medical costs worldwide. Fortunately, osteoporotic fractures are preventable. Several guidelines for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management for osteoporosis have been established. Although some are consistent and similar, others are not.
ISSN:0095-4543