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MATURITAS
Volume 156, Issue -, Pages 25-29Publisher
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.10.010
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Disparities; Osteoporosis; Screening; Menopause; Post-menopausal; Asian; African American; Black; Hispanic; Latinx; Native American; BIPOC; United States
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Osteoporosis and fragility fractures lead to significant morbidity and mortality, with non-White women experiencing disparities in care compared to White women. Further studies and interventions are needed to address these disparities and reduce morbidity and mortality.
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures result in significant morbidity and mortality and contribute to substantial healthcare costs. Despite being a treatable disease, osteoporosis remains both underdiagnosed and undertreated in the US general population, with significant disparities in care between non-White and White women. These disparities are evident from screening to post-fracture treatment. Non-White women are less likely to be screened for osteoporosis, to be prescribed pharmacotherapy, or to receive treatment post-fracture; furthermore, the mortality rate after fracture is higher in non-White women. Given existing diagnostic and treatment disparities, additional studies and interventions are needed to optimize the bone health of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American women, and to reduce morbidity and mortality from osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
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