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[Osteoporosis in men]
1Department of Endocrinology, Soroka Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University in the Negev, Beer-Sheba, Israel.
Harefuah
|March 22, 2002
Summary
Osteoporosis is increasingly affecting men due to longer life expectancy. Preventive measures and updated policies are recommended for male osteoporosis management.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Osteoporosis is often perceived as a women's health issue.
- Emerging data highlight the growing concern of osteoporosis in men.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of male osteoporosis.
- To assess risk factors, pathophysiology, and treatment responses in men.
- To provide recommendations for prevention and policy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological, pathophysiological, and treatment data on male osteoporosis.
Main Results:
- Osteoporotic men are increasing, projected to rise with male life expectancy.
- Risk factors for fractures in men are similar to those in women.
- Men show similar responses to osteoporosis treatments as women.
Conclusions:
- Preventive strategies, including calcium and vitamin D, should be applied to aging men.
- Official osteoporosis management policies should be revised to include high-risk men.