| China has entered an aging society. The results of the seventh national population census released in 2021 show that the population aged 60 and above accounts for 18.7%, approximately 264 million people. The prevalence of osteoporosis in the population aged 65 and above in China is as high as 32%, characterized by high incidence, high treatment costs, high disability and mortality rates, seriously endangering the quality of life and life expectancy of the elderly population. At present, there is insufficient specialized construction in osteoporosis in China, which cannot meet the growing demand for osteoporosis prevention and control. There is an urgent need for standardized guidance documents to further meet the social requirements for osteoporosis prevention and control. Based on this, the China Health Promotion Foundation organized domestic experts in osteoporosis, geriatric diseases, and related fields to consult a large number of domestic and foreign literature, as well as the latest research results, reference professional guidelines, and consensus in this field. Combined with specific clinical practices in China, after multiple discussions and revisions, this expert consensus was written with the aim of improving the comprehensive management level and clinical service capacity of osteoporosis specialty construction in medical institutions in China. |