The USPSTF now recommends that all women ages 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis, and younger women with increased risk factors for osteoporosis should also be screened regularly. Dr. Russell said that the USPSTF made the recommendation because there are new treatments that can benefit women who have osteoporosis.
The preventative treatment methods include taking medication that could result in a rare condition. However, Dr. Russell said that the chance of women with osteoporosis breaking bones is much greater than the risk of developing the conditions. Risk factors for osteoporosis include tobacco use, alcohol use, low body mass and parental history of fractures.
Read the Hospital for Special Surgery release on osteoporosis.
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