Economic Burden of Osteoporosis-Related Fractures in the US Medicare Population.

Setareh A WilliamsShanette G DaigleRichard WeissYamei WangTarun AroraJeffrey R Curtis

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2020)

The current findings suggest a significant economic burden associated with fractures. Early identification and treatment of patients at high risk for fractures is of paramount importance for secondary prevention and reduced mortality.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
cardiovascular events
bone mineral density
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
drug induced