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Milan, September 5, 2016 / PRNewswire / – –
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) met in Brussels with ten members of the European Parliament to propose a joint program to limit the socio-economic impact of osteoporosis in Europe.
The central points are the problem of hypovitaminosis with vitamin D, the early diagnosis of vertebral fractures, access to treatment as well as the observance of treatment.
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Osteoporosis affects more than half of people over the age of 80 and is a major disease in terms of social relevance and health care costs. European Society of Endocrinology has the World Day of Osteoporosis taken as an opportunity to meet the European authorities and to present a proposal for a common health policy, which bring far-reaching benefits and improvement of public health with the protection of budgets serve can.
"Osteoporotic fractures to have all significant economic impact. Direct costs (hospitalization) amount to about 9 billion euros in Italy alone. Add to that another billion Indirect costs such as rehabilitative measures and losses due to illness Absence from the workplace We observe the same situation as well in other EU countries – has explained Andrea Giustina, professor in endocrinology at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and appointed president of the European Society of Endocrinology – Home three points Suggestion we members of the European Parliament to be submitted some cost-effective measures of clinical practice described, intended to serve expenses shrink and the number of diseases considerably reduce ".
The document produced by the SEE lists the following 3 points:
- problem vitamin D-hypovitaminosis: The majority of Europeans (mainly in southern Europe) are deficient in vitamin D, which is synthesized as a human skin hormone due to the sun and is essential for bone mineralization. In cases of vitamin D deficiency, supplementation with cholecalciferol is indicated.
- Early diagnosis of vertebral fractures: Often underestimated vertebral fractures characterized by non-specific or non-existent pain, and therefore diagnosed late, represent a significant risk factor for subsequent fractures of the spine and thigh. clarification tertiary prevention and timely diagnosis This places the morphometric determination of vertebral fracture patients at the center of a policy aimed at reducing multiple fractures and reducing direct and indirect costs.
- Access to treatment and adherence: Recent studies show that more than 50% of women with osteoporosis do not start pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis and only a small percentage of this group continues treatment for more than one year. In the opinion of the SEA, it is essential to introduce information guidelines for the benefit of physicians and the general public in order to facilitate both the health care and the health care. appropriate access to treatment and adherence.
" The Endocrinologists in Europe wish that these plans of intervention find the highest possible approval of the institutions, and provide badistance in finding the most effective practical tools for implementing actions related to the critical points mentioned above. They also commit to the implementation and the effectiveness of this Examine the funds 12 months later ", resume Giustina finally together,
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