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Erschienen in: Archives of Osteoporosis 1/2022

01.12.2022 | Letter to the Editor

Current status and challenges in the management of osteoporosis among men in the Philippines

verfasst von: Abraham C. Sianoya, Eric David B. Ornos, Jerico R. Santos, Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, Cecilia A. Jimeno

Erschienen in: Archives of Osteoporosis | Ausgabe 1/2022

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Osteoporosis affects 7 out of 100 men older than 50 years old. Secondary osteoporosis is also more prevalent in men than women. Unfortunately, men with osteoporosis also have a higher mortality than women after a fracture, and medication adherence and undertreatment are thought to be a factor [ 1]. Globally and also here in the Philippines, osteoporosis in men remains an overlooked problem [ 2]. Here, we share the current status and the challenges in preventing and managing this disease among Filipino men. …
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Titel
Current status and challenges in the management of osteoporosis among men in the Philippines
verfasst von
Abraham C. Sianoya
Eric David B. Ornos
Jerico R. Santos
Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco
Cecilia A. Jimeno
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2022
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
Archives of Osteoporosis / Ausgabe 1/2022
Print ISSN: 1862-3522
Elektronische ISSN: 1862-3514
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-022-01142-5

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