Paget's Disease of Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

3. Is Paget's disease common? I've never heard of it before.

Although it is the second most common bone disease after osteoporosis, Paget's disease is still uncommon. According to Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General, an estimated 1 million people in the U.S. have Paget's disease, or about 1.3 people per 100 men and women age 45-74. The disease is more common in older people and those of Northern European heritage. Men are more likely than women to have the disease.

"One Man's Experience with Paget's Disease of Bone" [3 min 58 sec]

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