Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Fracture in China: The China Osteoporosis Prevalence Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The aging of the population is associated with an increasing burden of fractures worldwide. However, the epidemiological features of fractures in mainland China are not well known.

Objective

To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with osteoporosis, clinical fractures, and vertebral fractures in an adult population 40 years or older in mainland China.

Design, setting. and participants

This cross-sectional study, the China Osteoporosis Prevalence Study, was conducted from December 2017 to August 2018. A random sample of individuals aged 20 years or older who represented urban and rural areas of China were enrolled, with a 99% participation rate.

Main outcomes and measures

Weighted prevalence of osteoporosis, clinical fracture, and vertebral

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369359 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature