Osteoporosis: informe del Grupo de Trabajo de Metabolismo Mineral Óseo de la SEEN

Osteoporosis is a global problem that will become increasingly important with progressive population aging. Primary osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone strength and increased susceptibility to fragility fractures. Secondary osteoporosis encompasses the pathological disorders, medications, and habits that reduce bone mass and increase the risk of osteoporotic fracture independently of aging and estrogen deficiency. This report of the Working Group for Bone and Mineral Metabolism of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition analyzes the best available scientific evidence on diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic interventions in patients with primary and secondary osteoporosis.