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Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief

Internet URL

http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/osteo.asp  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Description

Online patient education fact sheet that provides information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for this bone disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily--especially bones in the hip, spine, and wrist.

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Review Date

4/26/2007

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