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How Can Health Professionals Improve Bone Health?

Internet URL

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/bonehealth/factsheet4.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

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

Description

Health care professionals have a critical role to play in helping their patients maintain strong, healthy bones throughout life. Evaluating potential risk factors for bone disease and promoting bone-healthy behaviors is essential. In this fact sheet, the Surgeon General recommends steps health professionals should take to keep America's bones strong.

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Review Date

4/25/2007

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