Patterns Affecting Treatment

Gender, ethnic, and behavioral considerations affecting disease treatment and prevention, including psychosocial, cultural, occupational, and environmental

• Emotional and
  
  behavioral factors (eg, diet, exercise, seat belts, bicycle helmets)
• Influence on person, family, and society (eg, osteoporosis, fractures in elderly, alcohol abuse, and fractures)
• Occupational and other environmental risk factors (eg, athletes, musicians)
• Gender and ethnic factors (eg, bone mass)

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