The association between multimorbidity and osteoporosis investigation and treatment in high-risk fracture patients in Australia: A prospective cohort study

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Dana Bliuc · Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Thach Tran · Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Weiwen Chen · Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Dunia Alarkawi · Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Dima A. Alajlouni · Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Fiona Blyth · The University of Sydney

Lyn March

Abstract

Multimorbidity contributed significantly to osteoporosis treatment gap. This suggests that fracture risk is either underestimated or underprioritized in the context of multimorbidity and highlights the need for extra vigilance and improved fracture care in this setting.

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Hip and Femur Fractures Bone health and osteoporosis research Chronic Disease Management Strategies

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Published in: PLoS Medicine

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. e1004142-e1004142

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004142

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The association between multimorbidity and osteoporosis investigation and treatment in high-risk fracture patients in Australia: A prospective cohort study

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