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Tai TW, Chen HY, Shih CA, Huang CF, McCloskey E, Lee JK, Yeap SS, Cheung CL, Charatcharoenwitthaya N, Jaisamrarn U, Kuptniratsaikul V, Yang RS, Lin SY, Taguchi A, Mori S, Li-Yu J, Ang SB, Chan DC, Chan WS, Ng H, Chen JF, Tu ST, Chuang HH, Chang YF, Chen FP, Tsai KS, Ebeling PR, Marin F, Nistal Rodríguez FJ, Shi H, Hwang KR, Kim KK, Chung YS, Reid IR, Chandran M, Ferrari S, Lewiecki EM, Hew FL, Ho-Pham LT, Nguyen TV, Nguyen VH, Lekamwasam S, Pandey D, Bhadada S, Chen CH, Hwang JS, Wu CH. Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis. Osteoporos Sarcopenia 2024; 10:3-10. [PMID: 38690538 PMCID: PMC11056428 DOI: 10.1016/j.afos.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Objectives This study aimed to present the Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis, offering evidence-based recommendations for the effective management of this chronic condition. The primary focus is on achieving optimal fracture prevention through a comprehensive, individualized approach. Methods A panel of experts convened to develop consensus statements by synthesizing the current literature and leveraging clinical expertise. The review encompassed long-term anti-osteoporosis medication goals, first-line treatments for individuals at very high fracture risk, and the strategic integration of anabolic and antiresorptive agents in sequential therapy approaches. Results The panelists reached a consensus on 12 statements. Key recommendations included advocating for anabolic agents as the first-line treatment for individuals at very high fracture risk and transitioning to antiresorptive agents following the completion of anabolic therapy. Anabolic therapy remains an option for individuals experiencing new fractures or persistent high fracture risk despite antiresorptive treatment. In cases of inadequate response, the consensus recommended considering a switch to more potent medications. The consensus also addressed the management of medication-related complications, proposing alternatives instead of discontinuation of treatment. Conclusions This consensus provides a comprehensive, cost-effective strategy for fracture prevention with an emphasis on shared decision-making and the incorporation of country-specific case management systems, such as fracture liaison services. It serves as a valuable guide for healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the ongoing evolution of osteoporosis management.
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- Ta-Wei Tai
- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Family Medicine, En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Leisure Services Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health, Mellanby Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research in Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Centre for Genomic Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Center of Excellence in Menopause and Aging Women Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, Nagano, Japan
- Department of Hard Tissue Research, Graduate School of Oral Medicine, Matsumoto Dental University, Nagano, Japan
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- Bone and Joint Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
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- Menopause Unit and Family Medicine Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Conde de Sao Januario, Macao, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Conde de Sao Januario, Macau, China
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- Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taipei and Linkou Main Branches, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Metabolism and Obesity Institute, Taipei and Linkou Main Branches, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center, Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario Quironsalud, Madrid, Spain
- Medical Sciences School, Universidad Europea, Madrid, Spain
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- National Center for Orthopedics, Department of Orthooedics, Shanghai 6th People's Hospital, Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Service of Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- BioMedical Research Center, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Tâm Anh Research Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
- School of Population Health, UNSW Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Health Technologies, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Center, Hue Central Hospital, Hue City, Viet Nam
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Animal Vaccine Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Cha S, Sohn M, Yang H, Yeh EJ, Baek KH, Ha J, Ku H. Cost-consequence analysis of continuous denosumab therapy for osteoporosis treatment in South Korea. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:76. [PMID: 38245776 PMCID: PMC10799461 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07185-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Insurance reimbursement provisions in South Korea limit osteoporosis medication availability for patients with T-scores exceeding - 2.5. This study aimed to evaluate the financial impact and fracture prevention of continuous denosumab therapy until a T-score>-2.0 (Dmab-C strategy), versus discontinuation of denosumab after reaching T-score>-2.5 (Dmab-D strategy) in osteoporosis patients. METHODS A cost-consequence analysis from a Korean healthcare system perspective was performed using a newly developed Markov model. The incidence of vertebral and non-vertebral fracture, fracture-related deaths, drug costs, and fracture-treatment costs were estimated and compared between Dmab-C and Dmab-D strategy over a lifetime in eligible patients aged 55 years. RESULTS Base-case analysis revealed that Dmab-C prevented 32.21 vertebral fracture (VF) and 12.43 non-VF events per 100 patients over a lifetime, while reducing 1.29 fracture-related deaths. Lifetime direct healthcare cost saving per patient was KRW 1,354,655 if Dmab-C replaces Dmab-D. When productivity losses were considered, Dmab-C saved KRW 29,025,949 per patient compared to Dmab-D. The additional treatment costs of Dmab-C could be offset by the higher subsequent treatment costs and fracture treatment costs of Dmab-D. The sensitivity analysis showed consistent patterns with results of the base-case analysis. CONCLUSION Continuous treatment using denosumab until osteoporosis patients achieve and maintain a T-score of -2.0 would provide greater clinical and economic benefits in terms of fracture prevention and reduced mortality risks compared to outcomes from discontinuing treatment at a T-score of -2.5 or above. This new treatment strategy would effectively lower the risk of fractures and fracture-related mortality, ultimately leading to lower medical expenses.
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- Seungju Cha
- NDnex, Saebitgongwon-ro 67, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14348, Republic of Korea
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- Internal Medicine, Yeouido St.Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Internal Medicine, Seoul St.Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- NDnex, Saebitgongwon-ro 67, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14348, Republic of Korea.
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Wang CY, Wu CH, Chen HM, Lin JW, Hsu CC, Chang YF, Tai TW, Fu SH, Hwang JS. Cost and effectiveness analyses of the anti-osteoporosis medication in patients with hip fracture in Taiwan: A population-based national claims database analysis. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122 Suppl 1:S92-S100. [PMID: 37574339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Real-world cost and effectiveness analyses of the anti-osteoporosis medications (AOM) using a nationwide database in Asia were limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost and effectiveness of AOMs therapy under the reimbursement of National Health Insurance in Taiwan. METHODS Using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database, patients who had hospitalization due to incident hip fractures with related operation between 2008 and 2017 were identified as our study population. Patients who initiated AOMs within 1 year post incident hip fracture were matched with those did not according to the propensity score. The direct medical cost and subsequent fracture within three years were estimated. Statistically significant differences of risk for subsequent fracture between the AOM and non-AOM groups were estimated using the COX proportional hazards model. All costs were presented as New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). RESULTS There were 27,357 new hip fracture patients who initiated AOMs, and 76% of them were women with a mean age of 77.7 years. Among patients ages ≥70 who encountered hip fractures, those who initiated AOMs experienced fewer non-vertebral fractures (HR = 1.07 (1.02-1.13), p = 0.0114 for those ages 70-79 years old; HR = 1.11 (1.06-1.17), p < 0.0001 for those ages ≥80 years) and mortality (HR = 1.18 (1.14-1.22), p < 0.0001 for those ages 70-79; HR = 1.20 (1.16-1.23), p < 0.0001) within 3 years post incident fracture; meanwhile, consuming fewer medical resources in the national insurance healthcare system. (Increment cost = -16011.2 NTD, p = 0.0248 for those ages 70-79; Increment cost = -17257.9 NTD, p = 0.0032 for those ages ≥80 years) CONCLUSION: Overall, under Taiwan's national health insurance, the use of AOMs is cost-saving, especially in the population aged ≥70 years. The finding of this research was valuable for policymakers in considering healthcare policy promotion and resource allocation in the future.
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- Chen-Yu Wang
- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Health Data Research Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Douliu, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Skeleton Materials and Biocompatibility Core Lab, Research Center of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan.
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Lee MT, Fu SH, Hsu CC, Chen HM, Lin JW, Tsai KS, Hwang JS, Lin SC, Wu CH, Wang CY. Epidemiology and clinical impact of osteoporosis in Taiwan: A 12-year trend of a nationwide population-based study. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122 Suppl 1:S21-S35. [PMID: 37208247 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis increases the fracture and mortality risk of patients and has a higher disease burden than some cancers. Therefore, global concerns regarding the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis have been raised. However, fast-aging Taiwan lacks national epidemiological data on osteoporosis in recent years. We aimed to establish and update epidemiological data on osteoporosis by analyzing national data from 2008 to 2019. METHODS We estimated the prevalence and incidence of osteoporosis in patients aged ≥50 years based on claims data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance database from 2008 to 2019. We also analyzed the key parameters of fracture care (anti-osteoporosis medication use, bone mineral density examination rate, and length of hospital stay) to understand the secular trend of management and related clinical outcomes (imminent refracture rate and mortality). RESULTS The number of prevalent osteoporosis increased from 2008 to 2015 and remained constant until 2019; however, the age-standardized prevalence and incidence rates declined from 2008 to 2019 (3.77%-2.91% and 2.08%-1.02%, respectively). The overall incidence rates of hip and spine fractures decreased significantly by 34% and 27%, respectively. For patients with hip and spine fractures, the immanent refracture rates were 8.5% and 12.9% and the 1-year mortality rate remained stable at approximately 15% and 6%, respectively. CONCLUSION The age-standardized prevalence and incidence rates decreased remarkably from 2008 to 2019, while the number of prevalent osteoporosis remained steady. Patients with hip fractures encountered a high 1-year mortality rate, while the risk of imminent refracture was notable for patients with spine fractures.
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- Ming-Tsung Lee
- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Health Data Research Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Douliu, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan.
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