Shapses S A, Luckey M M, Levine J P, Timins J K, Mackenzie G M
Department of Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University, NJ, USA.
N J Med. 2000 Nov;97(11):53-7.
More than 28 million Americans aged 50 and over have osteoporosis or low bone density. While 80% of those affected are women, one in eight men also suffer from the disease. This number is expected to increase as men live longer. Commonly called the "silent disease," osteoporosis exhibits no symptoms or pain until a fracture occurs. The most common fractures involve the wrist, vertebra, and hip. Half of all women and 20% of men will have at least one osteoporosis fracture in their lifetime. This article describes statewide efforts to prevent and manage osteoporosis and the recommended practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
超过2800万50岁及以上的美国人患有骨质疏松症或骨密度低。虽然受影响的人中有80%是女性，但八分之一的男性也患有这种疾病。随着男性寿命的延长，这一数字预计还会增加。骨质疏松症通常被称为“无声疾病”，在骨折发生之前不会出现任何症状或疼痛。最常见的骨折部位包括手腕、脊椎和髋部。所有女性中有一半以及20%的男性一生中至少会发生一次骨质疏松性骨折。本文介绍了全州范围内预防和管理骨质疏松症的工作以及该疾病诊断和治疗的推荐实践指南。
