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Understand Diseases - Osteoporosis
Understand Diseases - Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis?
How Does Osteoporosis Affect You?
Who is At Risk?
How Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented?
How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?
How Is Osteoporosis Treated?
Dietary Guide For Osteoporosis
 
The information is provided by Queen Elizabeth Hospital
 
Understanding Osteoporosis
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How Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented  
  Prevention of osteoporosis begins from childhood as it is important that you maximize your peak bone mass before the age of 35 years.
  How Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented
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1. Sufficient intake of calcium (see appendix 1).
2. Adequate weight-bearing exercises.
3. Home safety to prevent falls and fractures.
4. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  How Can Osteoporosis Be Prevented
 
5. To maintain bone mass, postmenopausal women may need adequate hormone replacement therapy according to a doctor's advice.

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