A majority of men and women who are at very high risk of a bone fracture due to osteoporosis are not being treated for the condition, research has indicated.
The study from the University of Galway said the “treatment gap” for the bone disease is much wider than originally thought.
Researchers from the university also found that many men and women who are at low risk of bone fractures are being prescribed osteoporosis medication that they do not need.
The data was released on Sunday to coincide with World Osteoporosis Day.
The research involved analysis of case studies of more than 5,000 men and women referred to the Galway University Hospital osteoporosis service.
It showed the majority of men (70 per cent) and women (54 per cent) found to be at very high risk of fracture were not on treatment.
The international research team said a national osteoporosis programme would help address the anomalies in treatment provision, reduce waste in the health service, prevent harm…
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