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Recognition of osteoporosis by primary care physicians

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  • Gehlbach, S.H.
  • Fournier, M.
  • Bigelow, C.

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Objectives. This study explored the recognition and treatment of osteoporosis and vertebral fracture among older women by primary care physicians. Methods. Data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 1993 to 1997 were examined for evidence of diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis or vertebral fracture during visits by White women 60 years and older to primary care physicians. Results. Fewer than 2% of the women received diagnoses of osteoporosis or vertebral fracture, although expected prevalence is 20% to 30%. Appropriate drug treatment, including antiresorptive agents and calcium and vitamin D, was offered to only 36% of the diagnosed patients. Conclusions. Few cases of osteoporosis or vertebral fracture in older women are being diagnosed and treated by primary care physicians.

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  • Gehlbach, S.H. & Fournier, M. & Bigelow, C., 2002. "Recognition of osteoporosis by primary care physicians," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(2), pages 271-273.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:2:271-273_6
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    1. Suk-Woong Kang & Ji-Hee Yang & Won-Chul Shin & Yoon-Ji Kim & Min-Hyeok Choi, 2021. "Influence of Residence Area and Basic Livelihood Conditions on the Prevalence and Diagnosis Experience of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Aged over 50 Years: Evaluation Using Korea National Healt," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-10, September.
    2. Yang, Nan-Ping & Deng, Chung-Yeh & Chou, Yiing-Jenq & Chen, Po-Quang & Lin, Ching-Heng & Chou, Pesus & Chang, Hong-Jen, 2006. "Estimated prevalence of osteoporosis from a Nationwide Health Insurance database in Taiwan," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 75(3), pages 329-337, February.

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