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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis . Emily J. Pablo P. Michael E. Osteoporosis: Its characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. DEFINITION.

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Osteoporosis

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  1. Osteoporosis Emily J. Pablo P. Michael E.

  2. Osteoporosis: Its characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue DEFINITION

  3. John Hunter discovered the cause of Osteoporosis which is remodeling. Remodeling is when a new bone is laid in the body the old one is absorbed or destroyed. HISTORY/ORIGIN

  4. Some symptoms of osteoporosis is pain, height loss, sudden and severe back pain, thinned bones or broken bones. • Normally, by the time the symptoms are apparent Osteoporosis is already advanced. • Having a family history of Osteoporosis, being white or Asian, being small, thin and old. Signs/Symptoms

  5. It is difficult to rebuild a bone completely that has been weakened by osteoporosis. • Ways to help is to: • Quit smoking • Decrease alcohol intake • Eat a balanced diet of adequate calcium and vitamin D • Don’t do exercise that may injure weakened bones but exercise regularly • Take medicine that increases bone formation Treatment/Managing the Problem

  6. In US 10 million people have osteoporosis. WOW 1

  7. One in two Caucasian women will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis in her lifetime. WOW 2

  8. Osteoporosis is not a condition exclusive to the elderly – it can strike at any age WOW 3

  9. A., Mikio A. "What Are Osteoporosis and Osteopenia? Who Do They Affect?" WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. Wedmb, 7 Mar. 2007. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/guide/what-is-osteoporosis-osteopenia>. • ShielJr., William C. "Osteoporosis Treatment, Medications, Symptoms, Signs, Prevention, Causes, Risk Factors and Diagnosis by MedicineNet.com." Medicinenet.com. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. <http://Medicinenet.com/osteoporosis/article.htm>. Citations

  10. "Nutrition for Everyone: Basics: Calcium and Bone Health | DNPAO | CDC." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 6 Apr. 2011. Web. 30 Jan. 2012. <http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/calcium.html>. • Bronson, Mary H., and Don Merki. "Osteoporosis." Glencoe Health. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005. 386. Print. Citation Cont.

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