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To determine the global prevalence of osteoporosis among older adults and emphasize the epidemiological need for preventive healthcare strategies.

November 13, 2021Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchOpen Access

Global prevalence of osteoporosis among the world older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

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To determine the global prevalence of osteoporosis among older adults and emphasize the epidemiological need for preventive healthcare strategies.
Conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating global studies reporting osteoporosis prevalence in older populations.
The global prevalence of osteoporosis among older adults is notably high, with elderly women experiencing disproportionately elevated rates.
Advances in understanding disease mechanisms, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic modalities demonstrate that osteoporosis is preventable rather than an inevitable consequence of aging.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals high global prevalence of osteoporosis in older adults, highlighting urgent need for prevention and treatment strategies.

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Salari et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d76b0eef4aa71f97f31381 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02821-8

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Systematic review and meta-analysis reveals high global prevalence of osteoporosis in older adults, highlighting urgent need for prevention and treatment strategies.

Global prevalence of osteoporosis among the world older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

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Global prevalence of osteoporosis among the world older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

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