HealthVCF for detecting vertebral compression fractures on CT scans

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others.

Vertebral compression fractures are common in people with cancer and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more common in older people and women. Age and gender are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. People with cancer are also protected under the Equality Act 2010.