Table 1. Projected Prevalence of Osteoporosis and/or Low Bone Mass of the Hip in U.S. Women and Men

Projected Prevalence of Osteoporosis and/or Low Bone Mass of the Hip in U.S. Women and Men greater than or equal to 50 Years Old:

• Number of Women with Osteoporosis is projected to be 7,800,000 in 2002, 9,100,000 in 2010, and 10,500,000 in 2020.
• Number of Women with Low Bone Mass is projected to be 21,800,000 in 2002, 26,000,000 in 2010, and 30,400,000 in 2020.
• Number of Men with Osteoporosis is projected to be 2,300,000 in 2002, 2,800,000 in 2010 and 3,300,000 in 2020.
• Number of Men with Low Bone Mass is projected to be 11,800,000 in 2002, 14,400,000 in 2010 and 17,100,000 in 2020.
• Number of Both Sexes with Osteoporosis is projected to be 10,100,000 in 2002, 12,000,000 in 2010, and 13,900,000 in 2020.
• Number of Both Sexes with Low Bone Mass is projected to be 33,600,000 in 2002, 12,000,000 in 2010, and 47,500,000 in 2020.
• Number of Both Sexes with Either is projected to be 43,600,000 in 2002, 52,400,000 in 2010, and 61,400,000 in 2020.

Source: America's Bone Health, NOF 2002

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