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Osteoporosis: Front Shop Module 1, 2018
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened and easily fractured. Fractures can occur with little or no force and may occur after a minor fall.
Fortunately, there are many steps that can be taken to prevent osteoporosis, including diet, exercise and not smoking. For people that are already affected by osteoporosis, there are medicines available that can slow further bone loss or help to increase the density of bones.
This module discusses osteoporosis and the treatments available (medical and non-medical) for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Preventing falls is a special concern for people with osteoporosis as falls can increase the chance of a fracture and steps that may be taken to prevent falls are also discussed.
