Open AccessRecognition of Osteoporosis by Primary Care Physicians
Author(s) -
Stephen H. Gehlbach,
Maureen Fournier,
Carol Bigelow
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.92.2.271
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , primary care , medical diagnosis , ambulatory , vitamin d and neurology , family medicine , pediatrics , physical therapy , pathology
This study explored the recognition and treatment of osteoporosis and vertebral fracture among older women by primary care physicians.