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It is the
biggest misconception to view osteoporosis solely as an
aged-woman's disease. Studies show that up to 30 percent
of hip fractures occur in men. Remarkably, men have higher
mortality rates from fractures than women because of misconception
and late diagnosis. (Eastell, R. and others. "Management
of Male Osteoporosis: Report of the UK Consensus Group."
QJM 91, no. 2 (February 1998): 71-92) |
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