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In developed countries, the average [[prevalence]] of [[Osteoporosis]] is 3871 per 100,000 patients. | In developed countries, the average [[prevalence]] of [[Osteoporosis]] is 3871 per 100,000 patients. While osteoporosis occurs in people from all ethnic groups, European or Asian ancestry predisposes for osteoporosis.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Melton LJ |title=Epidemiology worldwide |journal=Endocrinol. Metab. Clin. North Am. |volume=32|issue=1 |pages=1–13, v |year=2003 |pmid=12699289 |doi=}}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
Osteoporosis is a major health problem affecting 44 million male and women patients in the United States.
Prevalence
In developed countries, the average prevalence of Osteoporosis is 3871 per 100,000 patients. While osteoporosis occurs in people from all ethnic groups, European or Asian ancestry predisposes for osteoporosis.[1]
Incidence
Age
The prevalence of Osteoporosis increases with age. It is more common after the age 50 and the risk of developing it increases with age.
Gender
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