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MALE OSTEOPOROSIS

Lindomar Guimarães Oliveira¹, Mara Lucia Rassi Guimarães²

¹Voluntary Professor, Osteoporosis Outpatient Clinic, Federal University of Goiás, and Orthopedic Institute of Goiânia.

Revista Brasileira De Ortopedia

|March 30, 2016

Summary

Worldwide population aging impacts osteoporosis incidence. This review examines osteoporosis in men, addressing hormonal and developmental factors distinct from postmenopausal women, and analyzes fracture risks in aging male populations.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Endocrinology
Orthopedics

Background:

Global population aging presents unique health challenges.
Osteoporosis, historically viewed as a postmenopausal condition, affects aging men.
Male skeletal development and hormonal profiles differ, influencing osteoporosis risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated review of osteoporosis in men.
To highlight specific factors contributing to male osteoporosis.
To analyze the incidence of osteoporosis and fractures in the aging male population.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review.
Medline database search.
Analysis of hormonal and developmental factors in male skeletal health.

Main Results:

Osteoporosis is a significant concern for aging men.
Hormonal and developmental differences impact male bone health.
Specific risk factors for fractures in men are identified.

Conclusions:

Osteoporosis requires greater attention in aging male populations.
Understanding male-specific factors is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Further research is needed to address the burden of osteoporosis in men.

Keywords:

Bone Density Male Osteoporosis

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