MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Over 2.3 million Canadians are living with osteoporosis. Over 80% of all fractures in people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Worldwide, about 200 million women suffer from osteoporosis (1, 3). It is important to note that the most serious complication of osteoporosis is fracture. It was projected that by 2050, the worldwide incidence of hip fracture in men would increase by 310% and 240% in women (4).

Detailed explanation-3: -In the United States, an estimated 10 million people 50 years old and older have osteoporosis. Most of these people are women, but about 2 million are men. Osteoporosis is a disease marked by significant bone loss and reduced bone strength leading to an increased risk of fractures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Risk factors include age, sex, vertebral compression fracture, fragility fracture after age 40, either parent has had a hip fracture, >3 months use of glucocorticoid drugs, medical conditions that inhibit absorption of nutrients and other medical conditions or medications that contribute to bone loss.