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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet will discuss the similarities and differences between osteoporosis and arthritis.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis and Asian American Women
Asian American women are at high risk for developing osteoporosis (porous bones), a disease that is preventable and treatable. Studies show that Asian Americans share many of the risk factors that app... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis and Hispanic Women
It is a common misconception that osteoporosis only affects white women. But, according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis, in the United States, the prevalence of osteopo... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis in Men
This consumer health information fact sheet discusses the risk factors associated with osteoporosis in men and prevention methods you can take to reduce your chances of developing this bone disease.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis in the Family Video Link
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
Osteoporosis Overview
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
Osteoporosis Prevention 
Osteoporosis is largely preventable for most people. Prevention of this disease is very important because, while there are treatments for osteoporosis, there is currently no cure. There are five steps... Details >
Osteoporosis What you should know
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Osteoporosis is a common age-related condition in which the bones become porous and thin, leading to increase in bone fragility and risk of fracture. It causes pain, loss of mobility, and increased mo... Details >
Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Osteoporosis: Frequently Asked Questions
This page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about osteoporosis or bone health. It offers information as far as exercise, calcium intake, medications and more.... Details >
Osteoporosis: Men
This page offers information on the risk factors that are associated with osteoporosis in men. It also answers questions as to how it's diagnosed, how it can be prevented and treated and what medicat... Details >