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Osteoporosis

Feature: Preventing osteoporosis

What are the major risk factors for osteoporosis? Why do some people's bones break more easily when they are older? Does smoking influence bone health? Can exercise prevent bones becoming brittle? These and other interesting questions are discussed in our Fact Sheet. And you can use our calculator for a rough check on whether you are getting enough calcium.

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Measuring bone density: Who stands to profit from this examination?

Women after menopause have an increased risk of having fragile bones. Drug treatments can strengthen the bones and lower the risk of fracture. Whether women profit from the medications can be assessed by measuring their bone density. more...

Osteoporosis: Can calcium and vitamin D prevent osteoporosis?

Older people can reduce their risk of osteoporosis by taking calcium supplements every day. It is not clear whether extra vitamin D helps to strengthen people's bones if they do not have a vitamin D deficiency. more...