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Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Guide for Asian Women Age 50 and Older
Description
Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Background/asian_women_guide.asp
This publication discusses bone health for older Asian-American women by providing a list of risk factors for osteoporosis and recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake. It also stresses the importance of exercise and explains bone density testing and treatment for osteoporosis.
Availability
This publication is available only on the Internet.
Source
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center, NIAMS, NIH, HHS
2 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3676
Phone: 202-223-0344
Toll-free Phone: (800) 624-2663 En/Sp
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