Osteoporosis and the global competition for health care resources

被引：48
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作者：
Melton, LJ
Johnell, O
Lau, E
Mautalen, CA
Seeman, E
机构：
[1] Mayo Clin, Dept Hlth Sci Res, Coll Med, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[2] Malmo Gen Hosp, Dept Orthopaed Surg, S-21401 Malmo, Sweden
[3] Prince Wales Hosp, Sch Publ Hlth, Dept Community & Family Med, Shatin, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
[4] Ctr Osteopatias Med, Buenos Aires, DF, Argentina
[5] Austin & Repatriat Med Ctr, Dept Endocrinol, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
来源：
JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH | 2004年 / 19卷 / 07期
关键词：
aging; epidemiology; fractures; osteoporosis; screening;
D O I：
10.1359/JBMR.040316
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Global aging superimposed on existing infectious diseases and trauma will aggravate competition for health care resources to diagnose and treat osteoporosis. Efforts to implement public health measures are needed, but the targeted approach to assessment and treatment of high-risk individuals must also be refined.
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页码：1055 / 1058
页数：4
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