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Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Asian Women Aged 50 and Older
Printed 08/2005
This guide contains information about the importance of bone health in the prevention of osteoporosis. It describes the significance of calcium and vitamin D, and how to increase the amount of each in Asian diets. It provides information about ways to prevent osteoporosis and falls, as well as the importance of Bone Density Testing. There is also information about the treatment of osteoporosis.
Length: 4 pp.
Intended Audience:
- General public
- For medical & health professionals to share with patients
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This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Language:
English
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