Term: Androgen Use

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-02-15

Definition:

The percentage of residents 40+ who received at least one prescription for androgens (male hormones) over five fiscal years. Androgens included are Testosterone and Andropause drugs.

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, The Need to Know Team, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Chateau D, Walld R. Sex Differences in Health Status, Health Care Use, and Quality of Care: A Population-Based Analysis for Manitoba's Regional Health Authorities. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2005. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)