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The global prevalence of osteoporosis in the world: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

📅 October 17, 2021 👤 Nader Salari, Hooman Ghasemi, Loghman Mohammadi et al. 📖 Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 📊 950 citations

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Abstract Background Osteoporosis affects all sections of society, including families with people affected by osteoporosis, government agencies and medical institutes in various fields. Conclusion According to the medical, economic, and social burden of osteoporosis, providing a robust and comprehensive estimate of the prevalence of osteoporosis in the world can facilitate decisions in health system planning and policymaking, including an overview of the current and outlook for the future; provid...

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  • For example, it involves the patient and his/her family members, and government agencies in terms of the cost of treatment and medical care.
  • Providing a comprehensive picture of the prevalence of osteoporosis globally is important for health policymakers to make appropriate decisions.
  • Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis worldwide.

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Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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📋 Article Details

Category 🧬 Medicine & Biology
Published Oct 17, 2021
Journal Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Authors Nader Salari, Hooman Ghasemi, Loghman Mohammadi, Mohammad Hassan Behzadi, Elham Rabieenia
DOI 10.1186/s13018-021-02772-0
Citations 950
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