Abstract:About 200 million people worldwide are affected by osteoporosis 11 with a higher prevalence in women than men; the prevalence of osteoporosis increases progressively with age in post-menopausal period (5% in the fifth decade versus 50% in the eighth decade).
12According to the WHO, 13 osteoporosis affects more
ABSTRACTOsteoporosis is the most common bone disease and is an important problem of public health. In fact, it represents the main cause of age-related fractures and disabilities with a consequent incre… Show more
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