JAMA Network: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass and fragmentation of bone architecture, resulting in an increased risk of fracture. Approximately 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 years or older will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their remaining lifetime. Hip fracture is...

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that increases a person’s risk of fracture due to low bone mineral density (BMD), impaired bone microarchitecture/mineralization, and/or decreased bone strength. Osteoporotic fractures most commonly occur at the hip, spine and wrist. Fracture prevalence increases dramatically with age. The majority of pos...

The role of CalciumCalcium is a key structural component of bone and is built into bone as a mineral complex that includes calcium and phosphate. Calcium is a major building-block of bone – the skeleton houses 99% of the body’s calcium stores. The calcium in bones also acts as a reservoir for maintaining calcium levels in the blood, which is n...

Genetic factors play a significant role in determining whether an individual is at increased risk of osteoporosis. However, lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity also influence bone development in youth and the rate of bone loss later in life.Advice for adults: Ensuring a well-balanced diet and adequate calcium intake&nbs...

An Endocrine Society Guideline UpdateWhat Is the Definition of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is defined as “a [silent] skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone strength reflects the integration of two main features: bone density and bone quality” RemoveAvailable...