The burden of osteoporosis in four Latin American countries: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina

Objective: Osteoporosis is under-diagnosed and under-treated worldwide. Information on the burden of osteoporosis in Latin American countries is limited. This study aimed to estimate the economic burden of osteoporosis in adults aged 50–89 years in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.Methods: Analyses were conducted using a burden of illness model. Where possible, country-specific model inputs were informed by a systematic review and expert...