Published on 14th November 2022
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease, characterized by low bone density and mass, and increased bone fragility. It affects 200,000 million people worldwide with significant potential complications. It is overlooked, undertreated and preventable. It is more common in the elderly > 50 years of age; in women more than in men with a ratio of 4:1; and in postmenopausal women.