Effectiveness and Costs of Osteoporosis Screening and Hormone Replacement Therapy, Volume I: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Abstract

This background paper assesses the costs and effectiveness of screening women for bone density once, at the time of menopause (age 50) or alternatively at age 65, and placing those with low bone density on long-term hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA337564

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biliary Tract Diseases
  • Body Weight
  • Bone Fractures
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heart Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pain
  • Public Health
  • Surgery
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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