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Osteoporosis Overview

Internet URL

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/default.asp  

Sponsoring Agency

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Description

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 fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. This document discusses, risk factors and prevention, detection, treatment options and.

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Review Date

11/28/2007