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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

Which Ethnicity Has the Highest Rate of Osteoporosis?

While osteoporosis affects people of all races and ethnicities, studies show that postmenopausal non-Hispanic white women and Asian women have the highest rates of osteoporosis in the United States. However, assessing osteoporosis risk by ethnicity alone is complex due to variations in bone mineral density, fracture rates, and healthcare access.

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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

What is the osteoporosis self assessment tool for Asians?

Osteoporosis affects millions of people worldwide, with studies showing an increasing prevalence in many Asian countries. Addressing this public health issue requires accessible and cost-effective screening methods, which is precisely why the osteoporosis self assessment tool for Asians (OSTA) was developed. It provides a simple calculation to identify individuals who might be at higher risk and could benefit from further evaluation.

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