PQ 15
10 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the additional funding, if any, he will provide for DEXA scanners, essential for diagnosis of osteoporosis, of which there are only 12 in the country, in view of the fact that women over 50 have a one in two chance of developing the condition; if he will subvent the cost of a scan, which stands at between £50 and £60; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22847/99]
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10 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children the additional funding, if any, he will provide for DEXA scanners, essential for diagnosis of osteoporosis, of which there are only 12 in the country, in view of the fact that women over 50 have a one in two chance of developing the condition; if he will subvent the cost of a scan, which stands at between £50 and £60; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22847/99]
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Ceisteanna – Questions. Priority Questions. - Hospital Services.
Ceisteanna – Questions. Priority Questions. - Hospital Services.
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/1999-11-11/15/
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