7 Key Takeaways
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Ronald Klein diagnosed with osteoporosis post-accident.
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Fragility fractures can lead to severe outcomes in men.
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Only 2% of at-risk men in the study underwent screening.
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Osteoporosis is often seen as a women's disease.
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Call for universal screening for older men with risk factors.
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Effective treatments available but awareness remains low.
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Lifestyle changes alone are insufficient; medications needed for reversal.
Ronald Klein's biking accident in 2006 led to his diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 52, raising concerns over men's understanding and screening for the condition. Osteoporosis, often overlooked in men, can result in severe health issues, including fractures with poorer recovery outcomes compared to women. A study indicated only 2% of male veterans at risk underwent necessary bone-density screening. Experts call for awareness and increased screening to improve treatment and quality of life for older men, as many still consider osteoporosis a women's disease.
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