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Review
. 2017 May;9(5):382-387.
doi: 10.14740/jocmr2970w. Epub 2017 Apr 1.

Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis

Khaled A Alswat  1
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Review

Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis

Khaled A Alswat. J Clin Med Res. 2017 May.

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.

Keywords: Fracture and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; Men; Osteoporosis.

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