CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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1 in 6 Women, 4 in 10 Men
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Its totally random
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1 in 4 Women, 2 in 5 Men
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1 in 3 Women, 1 in 5 Men
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Detailed explanation-1: -Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The prevalence of osteoporosis and the risk of fracture are higher in women than in men. This is partially due to differences in BMD, bone size, and bone strength between men and women. Even though women fracture more often, men tend to have worse outcomes after fractures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Being female puts you at risk of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. Here are some facts: Of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women. Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis.
Detailed explanation-4: -Osteoporosis-a weakening of the bones-is mostly age-related. As we age, new bone formation slows, making bones more fragile. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis at a younger age partly because their skeletons tend to be smaller than men. In addition, loss of estrogen at menopause helps accelerate bone loss.