Epidemiology of bone loss with aging.
Lifespans worldwide continue to get progressively longer as we learn more about the science of aging, adopt more healthy lifestyles, and develop better technology to promote successful longevity. Unfortunately, with advanced age comes bone loss and an increased risk for skeletal fractures. Much is known about age-related changes affecting bone metabolism, but also much is yet to be explained. Obviously, becoming more knowledgeable about our skeletal system is a continuing project. Through a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in aging and bone loss, effective prevention and treatment of this major public health problem can be provided.
Gunby
M C
MC
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri.
Morley
J E
JE
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D015519:Bone Density; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D010018:Osteomalacia / Q000503:physiopathology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors