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This People's Piece is specifically written for the American people as a companion piece to the larger Surgeon General's report on bone health and osteoporosis. The magazine-style, full-color booklet ... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on bone health and osteoporosis provides much needed information on bone health, an often overlooked aspect of physical health. This report follows in the tra... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Over several decades, scientists have learned a significant amount about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone disease. Eight myths about bone health are debunked in this fact sheet.... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. It literally means porous bone. The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptom... Details >

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

This video depicts the diagnosis of osteoporosis and provides guidance on bone health and bone disease.... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Men as well as women suffer from this preventable disease, characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to frac... Details >

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Bone diseases are conditions that result in the impairment of normal bone function and can make bones weak. This fact sheet contains general information about bone diseases, including why healthy bone... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services