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Osteoporosis and You

Osteoporosis and You. (Physician Name) (Hospital) (Date). (Insert Hospital Logo). 16000185-2. Osteoporosis: Defined. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture .

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Osteoporosis and You

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  1. Osteoporosis and You (Physician Name) (Hospital) (Date) (Insert Hospital Logo) 16000185-2

  2. Osteoporosis: Defined • Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. NIH Consensus Development Conference, March 2000 16000185-2 Normal Bone Osteoporotic Bone

  3. Osteoporosis:A Public Health Problem • More common than diabetes, strokes, and heart disease combined • 1.5 million osteoporotic fractures annually in U.S. 16000185-2

  4. Impact of Osteoporosis Lifetime risk for osteoporotic fracture: ● 50% women over 50 ● 25% men over 50 Age 50 Age 75 16000185-2 National Osteoporosis Foundation

  5. Decreased Quality of Life • Decreased activity • Impacted mental state • Increased depression • Lower self-esteem • Increased anxiety • Diminished social roles • Increased dependence on others Gold, Bone, 1996 16000185-2

  6. Diagnosis • Talk to your doctor • Bone mass density tests: • Discovers osteoporosis before fracture • Predicts future fractures • Detects rate of bone loss and/or monitors treatment 16000185-2

  7. Prevention is Key • Nutrition • Calcium • Vitamin D • Lifestyle • Exercise • Quit smoking • Medication • Bone Loss Inhibitors • Bone Building Drugs 16000185-2

  8. Living with Osteoporosis • Moving correctly to avoid injury • Install safety precautions in your home 16000185-2

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