Osteoporosis and fractures: the size of the problem.

Hosp Med

Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, California, USA.

Published: February 2003

The public health impact of osteoporosis-related fractures is enormous, with important economic implications. Government agencies and health-care providers must recognize the importance of early diagnosis of osteoporosis, implement policies for the prevention of disease, and develop effective payment policies for densitometry examinations.

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