Investigating the psychosocial and socioeconomic predictors of osteoporosis

鉴于骨质疏松性骨折对生活质量的巨大影响和更大的死亡风险，骨质疏松症被排在国家健康优先事项的第七位。除了极少数例外，社会上处于不利地位的人往往健康状况更差。然而，人们对骨质疏松症的心理社会和社会经济决定因素以及预防性医疗保健的障碍知之甚少。该项目将为未来针对最高风险人群的健康促进信息提供信息。

Osteoporosis is ranked the 7th national health priority, in recognition of the enormous impact on quality of life and greater risk of mortality following osteoporotic fracture. With few exceptions, socially disadvantaged individuals tend to have poorer health outcomes. However, little is known of psychosocial and socioeconomic determinants of osteoporosis, and barriers to preventive healthcare. This project will inform future health promotion messages targeted toward those most at risk.