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Epidemiology of osteoporosis-related fractures in France: a literature review

Authors :
Valérie Tochon
Desmond Curran
Milka Maravic
Patrice Fardellone
Philippe Kiefer
Source :
Joint bone spine. 77(6)
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Objectives To evaluate the health implications and economic burden on society of osteoporotic fractures as a major source of morbidity and mortality in the ageing population. Methods We have summarised the findings of a literature review of French studies published between 1960 and 2009, characterised the epidemiology of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures, and predicted future trends. Results Published data for France supported the observation that osteoporosis is under-diagnosed in many countries. The incidence of fracture increased exponentially with age, alongside a concurrent decrease in bone mineral density, a risk factor for fracture. Combined with a projected rise in the French elderly population, this poses a significant burden for the future. The incidence of fracture was high in the osteopenic population; consequently, fragility fractures may be underestimated if reports focus on osteoporotic women only. As in many other countries, French data revealed that women have a higher incidence of osteoporotic fractures than men, although mortality from hip fracture was higher in men. Discussion Due to ageing of the population, an increase in the number of people suffering from fractures is predicted over the next few decades unless preventative action is taken, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and screening in postmenopausal women.

Details

ISSN :
17787254
Volume :
77
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Joint bone spine
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....e52d342f5b6af082443ada13fc07a81b