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Isabel's Story: How she and her family learned about osteoporosis and bone health./La historia de Isabel: Como ella y su familia aprendieron sobre la osteoporosis y la salud de los huesos.
Printed 00/2006
Esta libreta discute sobre la osteoporosis y la salud de los huesos. Esta usa la historia de una mujer llamada Isabel y de su familia en una noche ocupada para presentar síntomas comunes de la osteoporosis incluyendo la pérdida de estatura, la cifosis, y fracturas de hueso. Esta libreta también discute los factores de riesgo, formas de prevenir caídas, consejos para como obtener suficiente calcio, y pasos para mejorar la salud de los huesos.
This booklet discusses osteoporosis and bone health. It uses the story of a woman named Isabel and her extended family on one busy night to present common warning signs and symptoms of osteoporosis including height loss, kyphosis, and broken bones. The booklet also discusses risk factors, ways to prevent falls, tips for getting enough calcium, and steps to better bone health.
NIH Publication No. 06-5575
Length: 40 pp.
Intended Audience:
- General public
- For medical & health professionals to share with patients
Quantity that can be ordered: up to 1 copy
This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Language:
Spanish/English
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