Racial/Ethnic Differences in Bone Mineral Density for Osteoporosis.
Qing WuJingyuan DaiPublished in: Current osteoporosis reports (2023)
Racial/ethnic differences in BMD for osteoporosis exist in the USA and other countries. There are disparities regarding osteoporosis screening and treatment. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences can help develop targeted interventions and policies to reduce their impact. Clinicians should consider the racial/ethnic differences in BMD when making treatment decisions and providing preventive care. Future research could contribute to developing effective strategies for preventing osteoporosis among different racial/ethnic groups. This review offered a comprehensive examination of differences in BMD across various racial and ethnic groups, elucidating the influence of genetic, lifestyle, and cultural factors on these differences. This review also highlighted the disparities in osteoporosis screening, treatment options, research on medical effectiveness, and educational outreach tailored to each subgroup. Recognizing the importance of addressing these inequalities, we present this review to advocate for targeted interventions to reduce disparities in osteoporosis and improve bone health for all populations.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- postmenopausal women
- body composition
- healthcare
- public health
- physical activity
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- systematic review
- clinical trial
- genome wide
- affordable care act
- dna methylation
- cardiovascular disease
- risk assessment
- weight loss
- pain management
- chronic pain
- climate change
- copy number
- placebo controlled
- colorectal cancer screening