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Trends and determinants of osteoporosis medication use among U.S. women
Investigator (PI): Sarpong, Eric
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends / (301) 427-1406
Supporting Agency (SA): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Initial Year: 2014
Final Year: 2015
Record Source/Award ID: AHRQ/IM15456
Award Type: Intramural
Abstract: Differences in women's bone (osteoporosis) health are an important public health concern, but are not well documented at present. To date, few studies have examined differences in osteoporosis medication use. Studies that do, tend to focus on narrow subpopulations and examine older osteoporosis medications or use claims data. This study contributes to the literature by presenting estimates on trends and differences in osteoporosis medication use and expenditures among post-menopausal women using nationally representative data.
MeSH Terms:
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents /*therapeutic use
  • Data Collection
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis /*drug therapy
  • Postmenopause
  • United States
Country: United States
State: Maryland
Zip Code: 20857
UI: 20161479
Project Status: Completed