Several conclusions can be drawn from this article, the most important of which are as follows: 1. Low bone mass is widely prevalent among older @entity1 and @entity1 and is associated with important @entity174 consequences. 2. The prevalence of @entity170 and @entity174 is projected to increase over the next several decades. 3. Although Caucasian @entity1 are at greatest risk, substantial numbers of @entity1 and @entity1 of non-Caucasian heritage are also affected. 4. The population burden of disease consequences, including mortality, morbidity, and social and personal cost, is anticipated to increase as well. 5. In the group at greatest risk (Caucasian @entity1 ), @entity170 and @entity174 have well-established risk factors, many of which are modifiable. 6. Relevance of these risk factors for groups other than Caucasian @entity1 appears likely but requires further investigation. 7. Personal and societal costs associated with @entity170 are enormous; as such, identification of @entity1 at risk and prevention and treatment of this disease should be public health priorities.

The epidemiology of XXXX and @entity174 in geriatric medicine.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'persons', 'men'] @entity170 :: ('MESH:D010024', 'Disease') :: ['osteoporosis'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fracture']
@entity170 :: (MESH:D010024,Disease) :: ['osteoporosis']
