Open AccessThe osteoporosis treatment by gene therapy: a current approach and challenges
Author(s) -
P D Riyakumari,
Shreya M. S S,
Trivedi Harsh
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-7499
DOI - 10.46795/ijhcbs.v2i4.254
Subject(s) - osteoporosis , medicine , disease , quality of life (healthcare) , population ageing , race (biology) , life expectancy , gerontology , medical care , population , life span , environmental health , family medicine , biology , nursing , botany
Osteoporosis is a worldwide disease characterized by reduction of bone mass and alteration of bone architecture resulting in increased bone fragility and increased fracture risk. Although it is seen in all age groups, gender, and races, it is more common in Caucasians (white race), older people, and women. With an aging population and longer life span, osteoporosis is increasingly becoming a global epidemic. Currently, it has been estimated that more than 200 million people are suffering from osteoporosis. Moreover, osteoporosis results in a decreased quality of life, increased disability-adjusted life span, and big financial burden to health insurance systems of countries that are responsible for the care of such patients. Therefore, increasing awareness in medical field, which, in turn, facilitates increase awareness of the normal populace, will be effective in preventing this epidemic.