High and very high risk of osteoporotic fracture in Colombia, 2003-2022: identifying diagnostic and treatment gaps.

Juan Felipe Betancur Luz Eugenia PérezJhon Edwar Bolaños-LópezVerónica Bernal

Published in: Archives of osteoporosis (2024)

Significant delays were observed in the diagnosis and treatment of fragility fractures. Colombia's government and health system must address osteoporosis by implementing national policies that prioritize osteoporosis and fragility fracture prevention and reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
quality improvement
public health
hip fracture
body composition
replacement therapy