Factors associated with treatment of women with osteoporosis or osteopenia from a national survey
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Health outcomes could be improved if women at high risk for osteoporotic fracture were matched to effective treatment. This study determined the extent to which treatment for osteoporosis/osteopenia corresponded to the presence of specific risk factors for osteoporotic fracture.
Authors and Affiliations
Eric S Meadows, Beth D Mitchell, Susan C Bolge, Joseph A Johnston, Nananda F Col
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- DOI 10.1186/1472-6874-12-1
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