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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Osteoporosis: Medicare Population
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This indicator shows the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who were treated for osteoporosis.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for persons aged 65 years or older, persons under age 65 years with certain disabilities, and persons of any age with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Why is this important?
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become fragile and more likely to break due to a minor fall or, in serious cases, even when sneezing. The most commonly affected bones are the hip, spine, and wrist. The disease often progresses unnoticed over many symptomless years until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis affects more than 40 million Americans and contributes to an estimated 2 million bone fractures per year. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the number of fractures due to osteoporosis is projected to increase to over 3 million by the year 2025 and cost $25.3 billion annually. Though there is no cure, healthy lifestyle choices such as healthy diet, exercise, and certain medications can help prevent further bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures.
13.0%
Source:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: December 2023
Filter(s) for this location: State: Ohio
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Data Source
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Other Conditions, Health / Older Adults, Health Status, Adults, Older Adults, People with Disabilities