THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Osteoporosis
Fractures resulting from osteoporosis become increasingly common in women after age 55 years and men after age
65 years, resulting in substantial bone-associated morbidities, and increased mortality and health-care costs. Research
advances have led to a more accurate assessment of fracture risk and have increased the range of therapeutic options
available to prevent fractures. Fracture risk algorithms that combine clinical risk factors and bone mineral density are
now widely used in clinical practice to target high-risk individuals for treatment
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