RF06 | PSAT155 Are We Following the Recommendations to Screen for and Treat the "Silent Killer" in Our Geriatric Population? A Quality Improvement Project
Abstract:Introduction
Osteoporosis is characterized by weakening of the bone, disruption of its architecture, and loss of skeletal strength, leading to increased risk of fragility fractures. According to the CDC, the prevalence of osteoporosis in 2017-2018 was 5.7% in males and 17.7% in adults aged 65 and older. Approximately 2 million osteoporosis fractures occur annually in the USA. The annual direct cost is estimated to be $25.3 billion by 2025. Implementing effective strategies to help with early … Show more
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