Older men are also at increased risk for osteoporosis
and fragility fractures. Among men aged 50 years,
the estimated lifetime risk of hip, spine or distal
forearm fracture is 13%. While women have an approximately
40% lifetime risk of fracture, men account for about
30% of all hip fractures. Since advancing age is
the main determinant of fragility fractures in the
elderly, it is expected that with the continued
aging of the population, the number of men with
low BMD and osteoporosis will rise dramatically
in the coming decades. Topics
covered in this program
• The risk factors for osteoporosis
in men.
• Treatment options for male osteoporosis.
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