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Male Osteoporosis: A Condition Affecting Millions of Men

Male Osteoporosis

Traditionally thought of as a women’s disease, the incidence of osteoporosis in men is also quite substantial. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that nearly 2 million males in the US have osteoporosis, with another 12 million at risk of developing the disease if medical and lifestyle interventions are not implemented.

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