Osteoporosis Screening and Management
 
 

Facts about Osteoporosis:

  • The first symptom is often a broken bone
    - usually hip, vertebrae or wrist
  • It can start at any age - it is NOT just older adults
  • Inactivity and poor diets increase the risk
  • One in two women over 50 is at risk
  • It can often be prevented and current bone health can be maintained

How to Protect your Bones:

  • A diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D
  • Weight-bearing exercise
  • No smoking
  • Limiting alcohol