Participants, methods, and results
We assessed 200 consecutive women aged 60-69 years
attending a primary care clinic between April 2000
and July 2002. Seven general practices in South
Warwickshire referred women because of perceived
risk (48%) or interest (52%). An experienced practice
nurse completed a risk factor questionnaire, calculated
body mass index, and did a heel ultrasound scan
(Sahara densitometer). One general practitioner inter-
viewed the women to clarify details and referred the