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Follow the links below to find information on preventing osteoporosis.
Updated Sept 2007
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A picture of osteoporosis in Australia
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Osteoporosis is a silent condition that occurs in both men and women. The bones become fragile and brittle, and bone strength is greatly reduced, so that fractures can occur after only minimal trauma. Fractures occur most commonly in the hip, spine and wrist, and can lead to long lasting pain and disability that affects quality of life and independence.
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Aug 2008
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Media release. Osteoporosis prevention - a new picture emerges
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Half of women and a quarter of men over the age of 60 in Australia will suffer a bone fracture with most injuries occurring in the hip, spine or wrist, new research shows.
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Aug 2008
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Osteoporosis - prevention and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis occurs when bones become less dense, lose strength and break more easily due to calcium loss. It can affect both men and women. Diet, exercise and limiting alcohol and caffeine can help to prevent osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, medical treatment and lifestyle changes can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of fractures.
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Jun 2008
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Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions became a national health priority in 2002 in recognition of the major health and economic burden these conditions place on our community.
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Apr 2008
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Osteoporosis: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by deterioration of bone tissue,resulting in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. What causes osteoporosis, risk factors and ways of preventing the disease are included along with recent statistics.
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Nov 2007
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Osteoporosis prevention
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myDr
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There are several steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis.
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Aug 2007
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Ageing - muscles bones and joints
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Better Health Channel
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Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Some of these changes are due to getting older, but researchers now know that severe physical decline can be prevented or even reversed with exercise. Fitness of the musculoskeletal system is crucial for the maintenance of functional independence in later life.
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May 2007
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Osteoporosis prevention exercises
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myDr
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones are weak and brittle and more likely to break. It is the result of bone mineral (mainly calcium) loss, which occurs commonly as we age.
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Mar 2007
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Older years
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women can expect to lose around 1% of their bone mineral density each year in the years beyond their menopause. This means that you are likely to develop osteoporosis into old age.
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Dec 2006
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Menopause and osteoporosis
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Better Health Channel
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Postmenopausal women are prone to developing osteoporosis, a condition characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. To help reduce the risk, eat a diet rich in calcium and exercise regularly. Treatments include bisphosphonates, selective oestrogen receptor modulators, hormone therapy (hormone replacement therapy), vitamin D, calcium, strontium ranelate and other medications.
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Oct 2006
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Exercise ideas to prevent osteoporosis
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myDr
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Regular weight-bearing exercise can decrease your risk of osteoporosis. Here are a few ideas for increasing the amount of exercise you get.
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Oct 2006
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Osteoporosis and disability
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis is a major health concern for people with a disability. People with a disability and their carers need to be aware of the risk factors for osteoporosis. Major risk factors include inadequate nutrition (low calcium intake), inadequate exposure to sunlight and not enough physical activity.
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Sep 2006
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Osteoporosis: what it does to your bones
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myDr
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In osteoporosis your bones are thin and brittle, and can break more easily. Find out what causes it and how to prevent it.
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Jul 2006
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Midlife
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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From the mid 30s onwards, bone loss starts to increase more than bone gain. It is part of the normal ageing process that bones lose their mineral (calcium) and collagen (protein) content. As midlife continues and women experience menopause the process of bone loss is further accelerated.
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Feb 2006
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20s to 40s
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Life can be hectic in your twenties, thirties and forties with friends, family, and work commitments. If you did not think much about the state of your bones before, now is a good time to begin.
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Feb 2006
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