The three most prevalent types of osteoporotic fractures occur in the hip, vertebrae and distal forearm. With ageing populations, such fractures contribute to an increasing economic burden on healthcare systems. In this Review, Cauley and colleagues discuss the variation in osteoporotic fracture rates throughout the world, with a specific emphasis on the geographical and ethnic differences both within and between countries.
- Jane A. Cauley
- Didier Chalhoub
- Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan
