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[Secondary osteoporosis in men]

S Cvijetić1, L Krapac, S Bolanca

  • 1Institut za medicinska istrazivanja i medicinu rada, Zagreb.

Reumatizam
|January 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Osteoporosis affects men too, with risk factors like malabsorption, heavy metals, alcohol, and smoking contributing to bone density loss. Secondary osteoporosis in men is a growing concern.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Bone Metabolism
  • Men's Health

Context:

  • Osteoporosis is often perceived as a women's disease, but evidence indicates a significant prevalence in men.
  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for managing male osteoporosis.
  • Secondary osteoporosis in men is an under-recognized issue.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the prevalence and risk factors of secondary osteoporosis in men.
  • To present case studies illustrating the connection between risk factors and bone mineral density loss in men.
  • To emphasize that secondary osteoporosis in men is an emerging health problem.

Summary:

  • This study presents four male patients (ages 39-71) experiencing bone mineral density loss.
  • Identified risk factors included malabsorption syndrome, heavy metal intoxication, alcohol abuse (aethilismus), and smoking.
  • These factors were linked to the development of secondary osteoporosis.

Impact:

  • Underscores the importance of considering osteoporosis in men, particularly secondary causes.
  • Suggests a need for increased awareness and screening for osteoporosis risk factors in the male population.
  • Highlights secondary osteoporosis as a growing public health challenge in men.

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