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Osteoporosis and other bone diseases can result in fractures, weakness and reduce

your quality of life. Fact is, osteoporosis results in 1.5 million fractures (broken bones)

in the U.S. every year* Understanding some of your risks is an important first step:

It’s hereditary:

You’re more likely to have osteoporosis or suffer a fracture

if one of your parents did.

Age matters:

Likelihood of having osteoporosis increases with age,

but younger women and men can get it too.

Menopause:

Lower estrogen levels contribute to osteoporosis.

Other treatments:

If you are being treated for cancer, asthma or rheumatoid

arthritis, you may be at increased risk for osteoporosis.

Take action to build stronger bones: Get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.

Do weight-bearing exercises. And talk to your healthcare professional about whether you

need a bone density test and how you can keep your bones strong.

Learn about the National Bone Health Alliance and get more information and special

offers at

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T he m ission o f th e N B H A is to increase aw areness

a n d edu ca tion o f b on e h ea lth a m o n g th e pu blic a n d

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diagnosis a n d trea tm en t o f related conditions

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