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Follow the links below to find information on preventing osteoporosis.
Reviewed January 2009
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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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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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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. 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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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. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and disease.
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May 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 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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Osteoporosis: lowering risk
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myDr
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Find out 2 simple steps to lower your risk of osteoporosis.
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Nov 2006
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Exercise 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: 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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Elderly women
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Osteoporosis is a normal part of ageing. In reality we would all develop osteoporosis if we lived long enough. Women in particular are at an increased risk of osteoporosis compared to men due to the effects of menopause and subsequent oestrogen deficiency.
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Feb 2006
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Prevention
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The old adage, prevention is better than cure applies to osteoporosis.
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Feb 2006
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About prevention
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The development of strong bones begins in early in life and requires continuous maintenance throughout life.
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Feb 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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