Wisconsin Medical Journal

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  • Sarina Schrager
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Doctor Schrager is with the Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin. For reprint requests, contact Sarina Schrager, MD, University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine, 777 S Mills St, Madison, Wis 53715; 608.241.9020; e-mail [email protected] ABSTRACT Osteoporosis is a devastating disease that is increasing in prevalence as our population ages. Prevention of osteoporosis is important to decrease osteoporosis-related fractures. Primary care practitioners are in the ideal position to actively screen women for osteoporosis and counsel them on risk reduction. This paper reviews population-based strategies for osteoporosis prevention and identification of high-risk women in a primary care practice. Practical methods of incorporating osteoporosis prevention counseling into a busy practice are presented.

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تاریخ انتشار 2003