Abstract
Despite major advances in osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment, low rates of investigating and treating osteoporosis in patients with fragility fracture are reported in Pakistan. Cost of therapies, time and cost of resources for diagnosis, concerns about medications and lack of clarity regarding the onus of responsibility to undertake this care, are some of the barriers to osteoporosis identification and treatment. Data from our part of the world on osteoporosis as well as on fragility fractures is sparse. This review addresses the current screening and diagnostic strategies for osteoporosis and reviews the existing literature to highlight the issues prevalent in our society on this major public health problem.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-25 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Annals of Medicine and Surgery |
| Volume | 29 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2018 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Fracture risk assessment tools
- Fragility fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Pakistan
- Risk factor
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