Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

SJ, Curry; AH, Krist; DK, Owens; MJ, Barry; AB, Caughey; KW, Davidson; CA, Doubeni; JW Jr, Epling; AR, Kemper; M, Kubik; CS, Landefeld; CM, Mangione; MG, Phipps; M, Pignone; M, Silverstein; MA, Simon; CW, Tseng; JB, Wong

doi:10.1001/jama.2018.7498

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Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

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Authors:

Curry SJ

Krist AH

Owens DK

Abstract

Importance By 2020, approximately 12.3 million individuals in the United States older than 50 years are expected to have osteoporosis. Osteoporotic fractures, particularly hip fractures, are associated with limitations in ambulation, chronic pain and disability, loss of independence, and decreased q...

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