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The balance between bone breakdown and formation becomes disrupted with aging, with postmenopausal women experiencing accelerated bone loss of 2-3% annually before stabilizing, making targeted intervention during this critical window essential for preventing fractures.

Women consuming moderate liquid dairy showed 23-26% reduction in fracture risk, while cheese intake specifically reduced hip fractures by 47%, suggesting distinct protective mechanisms for different bone sites.

Clinical trials reveal that osteoporosis screening is associated with five to six fewer fractures per 1,000 participants compared to usual care, providing concrete evidence for screening’s clinical value.

Convincing bone loss would be bone loss at more than 1 site or over more than 1 interval, or bone loss associated with elevated markers of bone turnover such as cross-linked C-telopeptide of type-1 collagen (CTx) greater than 300 pg/mL.

The study found that psychosocial factors had the most significant impact on postmenopausal women’s quality of life, with 26.6% of participants reporting accomplishing less than usual.

Addressing the Underrecognized Issue of Male Osteoporosis: Evidence-based Strategies for Improved Detection and Management As the elderly population increases, osteoporosis in men, a condition often underdiagnosed and overlooked, is gaining significant prominence in public health. This self-learning activity enables healthcare professionals to gain critical insight into this issue and empower them with the latest evidence-based preventive and therapeutic strategies.