Sex (referring to the strict biological sense) and gender (referring to the sociocultural dimension) are major determinants of health and disease. This review examines similarities and differences between the sexes in the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures, boneand fall-related risk factors for incident fractures, and the possibilities of fracture prevention, as well as gender differences in the perception of osteoporosis. We reviewed recent English-language publications on sex and gender differences in the context of osteoporosis and fracture risk. We refer to several reviews that provide extensive reference lists on the topics discussed. The incidence of fractures is higher in boys than in girls.
Sex, in the biological sense, and gender, as a sociocultural construct, are significant factors influencing health and disease. This review explores the similarities and differences between sexes in the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures, along with bone- and fall-related risk factors for fractures, opportunities for fracture prevention, and gender-based differences in the perception of osteoporosis. Recent English-language publications on sex and gender differences in osteoporosis and fracture risk were examined, with references to several reviews that offer comprehensive lists of sources on these topics. Notably, the incidence of fractures is higher in boys compared to girls.
Sex, defined in a strict biological sense, and gender, understood as a sociocultural aspect, are significant factors that influence health and disease outcomes. This review focuses on the similarities and differences in the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures, as well as the associated risk factors and strategies for prevention. Additionally, it addresses gender variations in the perception of osteoporosis. Recent English-language publications on sex and gender differences regarding osteoporosis and fracture risk were examined, and numerous reviews that offer comprehensive reference lists on these subjects are cited. Notably, the incidence of fractures is higher in boys compared to girls.
Sex, as a strictly biological concept, and gender, as a sociocultural concept, are important determinants of health and disease. In this review, we discuss the similarities and differences in the prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures, risk factors and prevention strategies. It also discusses gender differences in the perception of osteoporosis. Sex and gender differences in osteoporosis and fracture risk were reviewed in recent English-language publications and many reviews with full reference lists on these topics are included. Interestingly, fractures are more common in boys than in girls.
Sex, in a biological sense, and gender, in a sociocultural sense, are important determinants of health and disease. This review discusses the comparative prevalence of osteoporosis and fractures, risk factors and prevention. It also discusses gender differences in the perception of osteoporosis. Recent English-language articles on sex and gender differences in osteoporosis and fracture risk were reviewed, and many reviews that provide extensive reference lists on these topics are referenced. The fracture rate is greater in boys than in girls.