title: Osteoporosis.
abstract: This article will review the pathogenesis of osteoporosis and the potential for prevention of the disorder, paying particular attention to estrogens. In addition, it will attempt to provide some rationale for identifying those who may be at risk from the disorder at a time when effective preventive therapy can be instituted, while also reviewing the results of treatment programs for the established disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lindsay
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors