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Additional Resources

Publications

1.   Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age — This publication contains information on why vitamin D and calcium are important for your health and your bones.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Nutrition/default.asp

2.   Fast Facts on Osteoporosis — This publication has information on osteoporosis, it's prevalence among American women and men, nationwide costs associated with osteoporosis care, osteoporosis symptoms, risk factors, detection, prevention, and medication.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/osteoporosis_ff.asp

3.   Once is Enough: A Guide to Preventing Future Fractures — This fact sheet will help you better understand the relationship between fractures and osteoporosis, so you can take action now to strengthen and protect your bones. It also explains the osteoporosis evaluation procedure.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Fracture/default.asp

4.   Oral Health and Bone Disease — This publication contains information on skeletal bone density and tooth loss, periodontitis and bone health, and taking steps towards having health bones and teeth.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Oral_Health/default.asp

5.     Osteoporosis — This booklet discusses osteoporosis for people who have the disease as well as the impact on thier family.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/osteoporosis_hoh.pdf

6.   Osteoporosis Treatments That Help Prevent Broken Bones — If you are a woman with osteoporosis, this guide will help you to find the right treatments to prevent broken bones. It covers the different options available, how well they work, possible side effects, and price information.

   http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/healthInfo.cfm?infotype=sg&DocID=92&ProcessID=8...

7.   Osteoporosis: The Bone Thief — This publication explains what osteoporosis is and who is at risk. It also provides information on prevention and treatment options.

   http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/osteo.asp

8.   Osteoporosis: The Diagnosis — This guide presents information about the steps involved in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. It describes the factors that put someone at risk for osteoporotic fractures and the different tests used to diagnose this disease. There is also information about treatment options.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/diagnosis.asp

9.   What Are Ways to Prevent Falls and Related Fractures? — This fact sheet discusses ways to learn how to prevent falls that can help you avoid broken bones and the problems they can cause.

   http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Fracture/prevent_falls_ff.asp...

10. Standing Strong Against Osteoporosis (Copyright © Alliance for Aging Research) — The materials provided in this kit are important tools in helping you maintain your bones and stand strong against osteoporosis. The kit includes an interactive treatment tool, patient brochure, and videos about osteoporosis.

    http://www.agingresearch.org/section/standing_strong

Organizations

1.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
2.   Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center, NIAMS, NIH, HHS
3. National Osteoporosis Foundation
4. Strong to the Bone

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Content last updated March 5, 2009.