Bone and Parathyroid Strategies for Endocrinologists-Healthcare Disparities in Metabolic Bone Disease

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Dr. Nicole Wright, an associate professor in epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, presented a talk on healthcare disparities in metabolic bone disease, with a focus on racial disparities. She highlighted the prevalence of osteoporosis among different racial and ethnic groups based on NHANES data, showing that Asians have the highest prevalence at 40%, followed by Hispanic adults, white adults, and non-Hispanic black adults. Dr. Wright discussed the potential biological and genetic factors that contribute to these disparities. She also discussed the impact of fractures on mortality and quality of life, emphasizing the higher one-year mortality rates among non-Hispanic blacks following hip fractures. Dr. Wright addressed the barriers to osteoporosis management and treatment among racial and ethnic minorities, including disparities in screening and medication use. She stressed the importance of increasing research on bone loss and fracture rates among different racial and ethnic groups and developing culturally competent education and interventions to reduce disparities in osteoporosis management. Dr. Wright also highlighted the need for collaboration between different medical specialties and organizations to improve the screening and treatment of bone health conditions among diverse populations. This summary is based on the transcript of Dr. Nicole Wright's video presentation.

Keywords

Nicole Wright

epidemiology

healthcare disparities

metabolic bone disease

racial disparities

osteoporosis

NHANES data

fractures

mortality rates