Paget’s Disease of Bone among Various Ethnic Groups

Paget’s disease of bone (pdb) is a relatively benign disease common among many europeanpopulations, including those in the uk, italy and spain. however, it appears to be rare among scandinavians and non-european immigrants living in europe. the prevalence among asian populations may be underestimated because a large number of reported cases were discovered incidentally. there is a need for surveys addressing the prevalence rate and consequences of pdb to be carried out in various parts of the world, particularly asia.