treating osteoporosis in MEN.
November 2000
You'll see more attention on treating osteoporosis in MEN.
Osteoporosis is a significant problem in older men...but often overlooked. About 12% of men over 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis...about a third of hip fractures occur in men.
Bone loss in men is usually due to aging...low testosterone... chronic corticosteroids...smoking...and excessive alcohol use.
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