Osteoporosis cases on the rise but risk differs across demographics, reveals study

• From 2005 to 2018, there has been a significant increase in the overall number of individuals who have osteoporosis in the U.S.

• Osteoporosis has increased across all age groups, except those 80 years and older.

• Non-Hispanic White women were shown to have the highest prevalence of diagnosed osteoporosis.

• Nearly 70% of individuals with osteoporosis have gone undiagnosed, primarily men, Mexican Americans, and individuals aged 50-59.

This study is the first to assess undiagnosed osteoporosis trends over time across by gender, ethnicity/race, age group, and both gender and ethnicity/race. Findings indicate there is greater need for proactive care for bone health.

Reference:

Naso, C.M., Lin, SY., Song, G. et al. Time trend analysis of osteoporosis prevalence among adults 50 years of age and older in the USA, 2005–2018. Osteoporos Int 36, 547–554 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-025-07395-3