Age-related prevalence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures: real-world data from an Austrian Menopause and Osteoporosis Clinic.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures in middle-aged women, < 65 years, is hitherto under-recognized. Measuring BMD alone is not sufficient to identify patients at risk for fractures. Supplemental screening for clinical risk factors already during perimenopause may be advantageous.
PMID: 28286986 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Climacteric - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Boschitsch EP, Durchschlag E, Dimai HP Tags: Climacteric Source Type: research
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