Osteoporosis: Treatments for men and women
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Osteoporosis is not detected until one break a bone as bone thinning due to osteoporosis affects an estimated 110 million Americans including 2 million men. Old age, family history of osteoporosis, body type, medications are the major factor responsible for this disease.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2006
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Osteoporosis: it's never too late to protect your bones
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Osteoporosis, which afflicts about 25 million Americans, can be slowed or prevented if detected early. It is more likely to affect older Caucasian women and those that use cortisone long-term. Estrogen replacement therapy and exercise can decrease risk.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1997
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Loss of height
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Significant height loss can be a symptom of osteoporosis. Tips on what can be done to minimise the risks of bone density loss are included.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1999
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