Authored by The Economist Intelligence Unit, Integrated Care Pathways for Bone Health: An Overview of Global Policies examines the global policy environment for bone health. The goal of the research is to propose an integrated care pathway for bone health that takes into account the challenges and opportunities from countries around the world. To read…

Barbara sustained a lumbar vertebral fracture aged 76 and was referred for a fracture and falls risk assessment. Her bone mineral density (BMD) was above the World Health Organisation (WHO) cut-off for diagnosing osteoporosis, and she was informed that she did not have osteoporosis. In line with international guidance, however, a drug treatment for osteoporosis was recommended. She decided not to take it.