12.3 million Americans over 50 have osteoporosis; 47 million have osteopenia. W/ OP Fx the risk of repeat Fx is highest
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12.3 million Americans over 50 have osteoporosis; 47 million have osteopenia. W/ OP Fx the risk of repeat Fx is highest in 1st 6 mos, yet 8% of Medicare pts w/ Fx have a diagnostic bone density scan (less in African Americans 5%) https://t.co/xBHr7WffYf https://t.co/S27Vs8yyjY https://t.co/eWcOB8fjWH
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Not just your grandmother’s disease: A new look at bone health
https://wapo.st/3rRZStD
Medicare cost of osteoporotic fractures: 2021 updated report
https://bit.ly/3Fs1YTT
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