title: Cost-effective treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Section of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Melton
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000503:physiopathology; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000191:economics* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics* / Q000503:physiopathology; D019057:Quality-Adjusted Life Years; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome