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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesise dual-energy-X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-based evidence on osteoporosis prevalence and bone mineral density (BMD) in otherwise healthy adult Indian men.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251145491). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Central were searched for studies reporting DXA-measured osteoporosis prevalence or BMD in apparently healthy Indian men aged \u226518 y. Data were pooled using random-effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      statistic. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and Egger\u2019s and Begg\u2019s tests, where sufficient studies were available.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Twenty-one studies were included. Six studies (n=1,569) contributed to the osteoporosis prevalence meta-analysis, yielding a pooled prevalence of 14.6% [95% confidence interval (CI): 8.31\u201324.45], with substantial heterogeneity (I\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      =89.9%). Seven studies (n=1,585) reported osteopenia prevalence, with a pooled estimate of 50.3% (95% CI: 40.87\u201359.79). The pooled mean lumbar spine BMD was 0.99 g\/cm\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      (95% CI: 0.95\u20131.04), and femoral neck BMD was 0.87 g\/cm\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      (95% CI: 0.82\u20130.92). No significant publication bias was detected for major continuous outcomes.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Interpretation and conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DXA-based evidence shows a considerable burden of osteoporosis and osteopenia among healthy adult Indian men; however, the evidence is heterogeneous and limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.25259\/ijmr_552_2026","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,11]],"date-time":"2026-09-11T06:40:25Z","timestamp":1789108825000},"page":"575-583","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.25259\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Prevalence of osteoporosis in healthy adult males in India measured by dual-energy-X-ray absorptiometry: A systematic review and 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