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Doctors fear Australians with osteoporosis are not getting diagnosed

Bones with osteoporosis, illustration

Human bones showing osteoporosis, illustration. Left undiagnosed, the long-term impacts of the disease on health can be devastating Source: Getty Images

New analysis has found that when it comes to Osteoporosis there is an alarming number of people who are not being diagnosed.


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By Tina Quinn, Dom Vukovic

Presented by Maridel Martinez

Source: SBS




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New analysis has found that when it comes to Osteoporosis there is an alarming number of people who are not being diagnosed.


Highlights

  • Only half of Australian adults who suffer a break actually go on to take the vital scan that picks up the condition.
  • A simple bone mineral density scan is the best way to identify osteoporosis.
  • Experts are encouraging all Australians over the age of 50 to take a simple online assessment.

Treating the fractures that result from Osteoporosis is costing Australia's health system more than $3 billion a year.


 

 

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