HOW MUCH DOES LOW T COST US??? The 20-year public health impact and direct cost of testosterone deficiency in U.S. men By BrinkZone author Monica Mollica Recent evidence strongly suggests that testosterone deficiency is a predisposing factor for various chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.1-3 Testosterone deficiency has also been implicated as a modifiable disease risk factor for various chronic diseases in otherwise well patients.4-7 Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis-related fractures consume a significant portion of the $2.3 trillion in annual U.S. health expenditures. The economic impact of diabetes is estimated at $503 billion, $152 billion for cardiovascular disease, and $6 billion for osteoporosis-related fractures.8-10 CONT: brinkzone/mens-health/the-20-year-public-health-impact-and-direct-cost-of-testosterone-deficiency-in-us-men/
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