The Differences of Osteoporosis Awareness and its Association with 10-Year Fracture Risks Between Female Breast Cancer Survivors Before and After Menopause Age
Journal
International Journal of Gerontology
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
1
Pages
33-36
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective To compare the osteoporosis awareness and its association with 10-year fracture risks between young and old breast cancer survivors. Methods During the 2011 Pink October campaign hosted by the Taiwan Breast Cancer Alliance and the Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association, questionnaires on osteoporosis awareness and FRAX variables were distributed. Data from participants aged 40?years and older (n?=?807) were analyzed. Comparisons were made between those aged below and above 50?years, and among different tertiles of predicted fracture risk groups. Results Mean age was 56.0?±?7.7?years. Only half (52.7%) showed a high level of osteoporosis awareness. Older survivors were more likely to exhibit higher awareness levels (55.0% vs. 44.8%; p?
Other Subjects
glucocorticoid; adult; Article; body mass; breast cancer; cancer survivor; drug use; female; Fracture Risk Assessment Tool algorithm; fragility fracture; groups by age; high risk population; hip fracture; human; low risk population; major clinical study; menopause; middle aged; osteoporosis; patient attitude; prevalence; priority journal; rheumatoid arthritis; risk assessment; secondary osteoporosis; smoking
Publisher
Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Type
journal article