Although early studies of the epidemiology of fractures revealed that the classical age-related increase seen in women is evident in men as well, only in the last few years has it been recognized that the problem of osteoporosis in men represents an important public health issue.<sup>88 Niewoehner C. Osteoporosis in men: Is it more common than we think? Postgrad Med 1993 ;  93 : 59-60 63–70.

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti, 110 Scane A.C., Sutcliffe A.M., Francis R.M. Osteoporosis in men Clin Rheum 1992 ;  7 : 589-601

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti, 114 Seeman E. Osteoporosis in men: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment possibilities Am J Med 1993 ;  95 : 22S-28S

Cliccare qui per andare alla sezione Riferimenti</sup> Osteoporosis in men presents a unique array of scientific challenges and opportunities and deserves the same vigorous evaluation applied to postmenopausal osteoporosis.