Trends in osteoporosis prevalence over a 10-year period in Japan: the ROAD study 2005 –2015

ConclusionsIn the population-based survey with a 10-year interval, the prevalence of osteoporosis at lumbar spine tended to decrease significantly. This preferable change in osteoporosis could contribute to the decrease in the occurrence of osteoporotic fracture in the future.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research