The epidemiology and scale of the problem.
Osteoporosis is an important health problem because of its association with fragility fractures. This article reviews the epidemiology of osteoporosis including its occurrence, risk factors and health impact.
O'Neill
Terence W
TW
ARC Epidemiology Unit, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT.
Roy
Dipak K
DK
D015519:Bone Density; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors