Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2010

Abstract

Osteoporosis-related fractures occur more frequently in women compared with men, but mortality is greater in men compared with women. Peak bone mass is a significant predictor of osteoporosis and fracture risk; therefore, it is important to optimize peak bone mass during young adulthood. Several recent longitudinal studies, which are summarized in this article, have investigated bone changes among young men. Cortical bone loss does not appear to be significant until individuals reach their mid-30s and is associated with decreased sex hormone concentrations. Significant trabecular bone loss in young men aged in their 20s has been reported and is associated with reduced lean mass and activity levels, especially among former athletes. Whether changes in activity levels among nonathletes lead to bone loss among young men requires further investigation.

Publication Title

International Journal of Clinical Rheumotology

Volume

5

Issue

2

First Page

215

Last Page

228

DOI of Published Version

10.2217/ijr.10.7

PMID

20625439

Comments

This is the authors peer-reviewed, accepted manuscript. The version of record was published in (2010) Int J Clin Rheumtol, 5(2) doi: 10.2217/ijr.10.7

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