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Higher fracture-related death, disability rates in Russia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe
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Preliminary findings contained in a soon to be released International Osteoporosis Foundation report highlight the poor state of post-fracture care in the region that includes the Russian Federation and other countries.
The findings were announced at an International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) press conference in St. Petersburg last week.
Older population
By the year 2050, osteoporosis is expected to increase among people in the Russian Federation by 33%. While the population in that region is expected to decrease, an increase in people older than 50 years is predicted to increase up to 56% by 2050.
In addition to these population factors, the region lacks a formal hip or fragility fracture register to clarify rates of common fractures. According to an IOF press release, this only adds to the region’s growing potential for osteoporosis problems.
“It is clear from the key findings that governments need to support wide-scale epidemiological studies to collect data on the incidence of osteoporotic fractures,” IOF President John Kanis stated in the release.
Stemming the tide
Among other factors expected to impact the region’s future fracture risk are a general lack of equipment for detecting osteoporosis and a diet that tends to be low in vitamin D and calcium, both of which are needed for good bone health.
“Wider and more equitable access to diagnostic tests and appropriate medication are required to stem the growing tide of fractures in the region,” IOF Chief Operating Officer Judy Stenmark stated in the release.
A final report on the subject will be published in November and will include projections and data for 21 countries surveyed.
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