Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of related fractures in developed economies in the Asia Pacific region: a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
Osteoporosis and associated fractures affect significant portions of the adult population in developed economies in the AP region.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with osteoporosis or related fractures in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan; data published 2009–2018
- Outcome
- Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of related fractures
Methodological detailsincludes gray literature
- Includes gray literature
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Osteoporosis prevalence, women aged 40 and older (most estimates)
10 to 30%
Osteoporosis prevalence, men (most estimates)
up to 10%
Osteoporotic fracture incidence, adults aged 50 and older (typically), per 100,000 person-years
between 500 and 1000
Original publication
Prevalence of osteoporosis and incidence of related fractures in developed economies in the Asia Pacific region: a systematic review. Osteoporos Int. Published 3 February 2023. doi:10.
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