Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Jun 2017
Poor bone health costing Australia billions
26 June 2017 - New analysis released by Osteoporosis Australia estimates fractures caused by brittle bones will cost the health system nearly $22 billion by 2022.
A failure to prevent fractures as a result of poor bone health is costing the nation billions of dollars each year, according to a new report.
Analysis released by Osteoporosis Australia estimates the brittle bones of Australians aged 50 and over is expected to cost $3.1 billion in 2017, this will climb to $21.9 billion by 2022.
