Increasing Prevalence of Osteoporosis Save

Research published in Osteoporosis International studied NHANES data showed increasing trends in osteoporosis in the United States of America. 

USA NHANES population data from several time periods (2005–2006, 2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2013–2014, and 2017–2018) was used to capture the proportion of undiagnosed osteoporosis.

The key findings showed statistically significant results:

• From 2005 to 2018, a significant increase in the overall number of individuals who have osteoporosis.
• Osteoporosis has increased across all age groups, except those 80 years and older.
• Non-Hispanic White women were shown to have the highest prevalence of diagnosed osteoporosis.
• Nearly 70% of individuals with osteoporosis have gone undiagnosed, primarily men, Mexican Americans, and individuals aged 50-59.
  • 86.88% of men and 84.77% of individuals 50–59 years of age with osteoporosis went undiagnosed, representing the two highest groups

This paper highlights high-risk groups and sub-groups that may benefit most from accelerated initiatives to reduce the burden of illness associated with osteoporosis.