A greater risk for osteoporosis is a prominent health epidemic for postmenopausal women. During menopause, the decline of reproductive hormones such as estrogen decreases strict regulation on osteoclastic activity. Thus, an estrogen deficiency is associated with increased bone resorption caused by increased osteoclastic activity and cellular differentiation. While the gradual cessation during menopause contributes to an increased risk for osteoporosis, other influential factors include a sedentary lifestyle, inadequate diet choices, and genetics. As more of the Baby Boomer generation, Generation X, and the Millennials of the United States continue to age, more women each day will undergo menopause. Therefore, there needs to be an humanitarian
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Each year in the United States, 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures lead to 500,000 hospitalizations, 800,000 emergency room encounters, 2,600,000 physician office visits, and 180,000 women into nursing homes. However, this care comes at a hefty price. Each year the annual direct care expenditure for osteoporotic fractures range from $12 to $18 billion per a year—not to mention billions more added from indirect costs (e.g., lost productivity for clients and caregivers). These expenses are quite cumbersome, but the projected costs are expected to triple without immediate intervention and prevention.
In addition to this financial burden, fractures and physical disability can affect an individual’s self-esteem, body image, mood, and confidence. Women who once could perform simple daily tasks no fear of falling and suffering from additional fractures. Thus, osteoporosis has a significant impact on the everyday lives of women who suffer from this disease. To reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures, there must be plans to address the health literacy and current health condition of women who are perimenopausal and
Each year in the United States, 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures lead to 500,000 hospitalizations, 800,000 emergency room encounters, 2,600,000 physician office visits, and 180,000 women into nursing homes. However, this care comes at a hefty price. Each year the annual direct care expenditure for osteoporotic fractures range from $12 to $18 billion per a year—not to mention billions more added from indirect costs (e.g., lost productivity for clients and caregivers). These expenses are quite cumbersome, but the projected costs are expected to triple without immediate intervention and prevention.
In addition to this financial burden, fractures and physical disability can affect an individual’s self-esteem, body image, mood, and confidence. Women who once could perform simple daily tasks no fear of falling and suffering from additional fractures. Thus, osteoporosis has a significant impact on the everyday lives of women who suffer from this disease. To reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures, there must be plans to address the health literacy and current health condition of women who are perimenopausal and