Time trend analysis of osteoporosis prevalence among adults 50 years of age and older in the USA, 2005–2018
Authors' conclusion
The substantial and increasing prevalence among certain groups and sub-groups, along with the lack of diagnostic capture of osteoporosis, highlights existing gaps in public health efforts and care delivery infrastructure.
Study context
- Population
- Adults ≥50 years in the USA, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2006, 2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2013–2014 and 2017–2018
- Outcome
- Temporal trends in osteoporosis prevalence and proportion of undiagnosed osteoporosis
Methodological detailsobservational time trend analysis, descriptive analysis, NHANES 2005–2018
- Observational time trend analysis
- Descriptive analysis
- NHANES 2005–2018
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Osteoporosis prevalence trend, 2005–2018
- Statistically significant increase in osteoporosis prevalence among women, non-Hispanic Whites, and all age groups (except ≥80 years)
- Statistically significant increase among Other Hispanic men and non-Hispanic White women (gender by ethnicity/race)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Proportion of undiagnosed osteoporosis (2017-2018 NHANES)
- Individuals with osteoporosis undiagnosed
- 69.12%
- Men with osteoporosis undiagnosed (highest group)
- 86.88%
- Individuals 50-59 years with osteoporosis undiagnosed (highest group)
- 84.77%
- Descriptive analysis
Original publication
Time trend analysis of osteoporosis prevalence among adults 50 years of age and older in the USA, 2005–2018. Osteoporos Int. Published 28 January 2025. doi:10.
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