High prevalence and correlates of osteoporosis in men aged 50   years and over: A nationwide osteoporosis survey in Taiwan

ConclusionsThe associated factors for male osteoporosis are aging, lower body weight, and a history of fracture; the BMDs at FN and hip (total), but not L1 ‐4, are inversely correlated with age. We recommend that BMD at the proximal femur be the preferred site to evaluate osteoporosis for elderly male subjects.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - November 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Chi ‐Hua Ko, Shan‐Fu Yu, Fu‐Mei Su, Jia‐Feng Chen, Ying‐Chou Chen, Yu‐Jih Su, Han‐Ming Lai, Wen‐Chan Chiu, Chung‐Yuan Hsu, Tien‐Tsai Cheng, Shun‐Jen Chang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research