Epidemiology worldwide

L. Joseph Melton

doi:10.1016/S0889-8529(02)00061-0

Epidemiology worldwide

L. Joseph Melton

Quantitative Health Sciences

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a global problem that will increase in significance with the growing elderly population. The condition affects both sexes and all races, albeit to different degrees. This article reviews the epidemiology of osteoporosis as it relates to age, sex, ethnicity, and other risk factors and makes projections for the future as populations continue to age worldwide.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-13
Number of pages	13
Journal	Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
Volume	32
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0889-8529(02)00061-0
State	Published - Feb 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Endocrinology

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