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Osteoporosis in men: a serious public health problem
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Over the years male osteoporosis has received little attention. One in eight men older than 50 years will have a fragility fracture during their lifetime, which will contribute to dependency, morbidity and a higher mortality in the first year.1 Although the rate of bone loss in men is slower,2 the mortality risk is twice after a hip fracture when compared to women.3
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