Part 1 An Overview of Osteoporosis and Bone Development 1 -- Part 2 Risk Factors and Testing 17 -- Part 3 Lifestyle Changes and Treatments 75 -- Part 4 Living with Osteoporosis 197 -- Part 5 Prevention and Going Forward 243
Summary
Overview: Approximately ten million Americans have osteoporosis and thirty-four million have osteopenia (low bone mass) with many more at risk. Whether you suspect you may have these conditions or have a friend or relative with osteoporosis or osteopenia, this informative book offers help for men and women of all ages. 100 Questions & Answers About Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, Second Edition provides authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, lifestyle decisions to improve bone health, sources of support, comments from men and women with bone loss, and much more. New Topics in the Second Edition include: FRAX®; -- New drug information throughout the book; -- Osteonecrosis of the jaw -- National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and bone loss testing
