Ko CH, et al. - Experts conducted a nationwide survey in Taiwan to assess the characteristics and prevalence of osteoporosis in 3,734 elderly men with a mean age of 70.0 ± 9.3 years. They measured bone mineral density (BMD) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry for the hip (total), lumbar spine (L1-4), and femoral neck (FN). Aging, lower body weight, and a history of fracture are correlated with male osteoporosis. Findings suggested an inverse correlation of BMDs at FN and hip (total), but not lumbar spine, with age. The preferred site to evaluate osteoporosis in elderly male subjects was assessed to be BMD at the proximal femur. A significantly older age, lower body weight, shorter height, and more previous fractures were seen in the participants with osteoporosis vs those without osteoporosis.