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Obesity and fracture in men and women: An epidemiologic perspective

Year: 2011

Type: review

Abstract: In Western societies, mean body weight has increased dramatically in older people, and a similar trend exists in Asia. Yet insufficient attention has been directed to the problem of osteoporotic fractures in the overweight and obese. Many, if not most, osteoporotic fractures occur in overweight or obese people, and obese men may be particularly susceptible. We discuss the potential implications of these findings, including the challenge of identifying individuals at highest risk, screening and treatment strategies, and future research directions.

Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.1486

Authors: Carrie M Nielson, Priya Srikanth, Eric S Orwoll

Institution: Oregon Health & Science University

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and osteoporosis research

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development