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ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2024

Disparities in Osteoporosis Prevention and Care: Understanding Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Dynamics.

Naoko Onizuka, Takeshi Onizuka

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Review in Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

39 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Parity, age at first birth, breastfeeding, and risk of major osteoporotic fractures in middle-aged women. The HUNT study.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026
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  5. Trends and disparities in DXA testing for osteoporosis among Medicare beneficiaries, 2005-2023.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026
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  13. Explainable opportunistic osteoporosis screening from chest X-rays: a retrospective comparison of foundation models.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Naoko OnizukaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. onizu002@umn.edu.
Takeshi OnizukaSt. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, MN, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeOsteoporosis, the most prevalent metabolic bone disease, significantly impacts global public health by increasing fracture risks, particularly among post-menopausal women and the elderly. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to enhanced fragility. The disease is predominantly diagnosed using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and is significantly influenced by demographic factors such as age and hormonal changes. This chapter delves into the condition's complex nature, emphasizing the pervasive gender and racial disparities in its screening, diagnosis, and treatment. RECENT

findingsRecent findings highlight a substantial gap in the management of osteoporosis, with many individuals remaining under-screened and under-treated. Factors contributing to this include the asymptomatic early stages of the disease, lack of awareness, economic barriers, and inconsistent screening practices, especially in under-resourced areas. These challenges are compounded by disparities that affect different genders and races unevenly, influencing both the prevalence of the disease and the likelihood of receiving adequate healthcare services. The summary of this chapter underscores the urgent need for targeted strategies to overcome these barriers and improve health equity in osteoporosis care. Proposed strategies include enhancing public and healthcare provider awareness of osteoporosis, broadening access to diagnostic screenings, and integrating personalized treatment approaches. These efforts aim to align with global health objectives to mitigate the impacts of osteoporosis and ensure equitable health outcomes across all demographic groups.

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Ethnic disparitiesGender differencesHealthcare inequalityOsteoporosisOsteoporosis screening and treatmentRacial disparities

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PMID38916641
PMCPMC11335991

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