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ASSESSMENT OF FRACTURE RISK AND ITS APPLICATION TO SCREENING FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS
REPORT OF A WHO STUDY GROUP |
| By: |
World Health Organization(WHO) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£13.75 |
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| ISBN 10: |
9241208430 |
| ISBN 13: |
9789241208437 |
| Publisher: |
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION |
| Pub. date: |
1 April, 1994 |
| Edition: |
illustrated edition |
| Series: |
Technical Report Series No. 843 |
| Pages: |
134 |
| Synopsis: |
Recognition of the seriousness of the health problems posed by osteoporosis is surprisingly recent. Many general practitioners remain largely unaware of the actual or potential significance of the disorder. Even among specialists there is a lack of consensus on the clinical criteria for screening and on the effects of intervention. Inevitably this is reflected in the allocation of health care resources. This report studies the aetiology, prevalence and costs to health services of osteoporosis and evaluates techniques for diagnosis. The risks and benefits of intervention are considered and areas for future research recommended. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations, tables |
| Publication: |
Switzerland |
| Imprint: |
World Health Organization |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |