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VERTICAL BAR CHART: Women Aged 18 and Older with
Osteoporosis, by Age, 2003-04
(Percent of Women)
Total: 10.0
18-64 Years: 5.3
65-74 Years: 28.6
75-84 Years: 33.8
85 Years and Older: 32.9
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National
Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Analysis conducted by the
Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
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PIE CHART: HEDIS®* Measure of Osteoporosis
Management in Women Aged 67 and Older Who Had a Fracture,
2005**
Did Not Receive Bone Mineral Density Test or Prescription:
79.9%
Received Bone Mineral Density Test or Prescription: 20.1%
*HEDIS (Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set)
is a registered trademark of NCQA. **The HEDIS Osteoporosis
Management in Women Who Had a Fracture measure estimates
the percentage of women 67 years of age and older who suffered
a fracture, and who had either a bone mineral density test
or a prescription for a drug to treat or prevent osteoporosis
in the 6 months after the date of fracture. This measure
only applies to Medicare plans.
Source: National Committee for Quality Assurance. The State
of Health Care Quality 2006. Washington, DC: NCQA, 2006.
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Women's Health USA 2007 is not copyrighted. Readers are free to duplicate and use all or part of the information contained on this page. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
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