Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in twelve men over the age of 50, but it can affect people of all ages.
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass. Bone loss occurs naturally in everyone as they get older but osteoporosis can be avoided through preventative measures and treatment. It can affect anyone but it is more common in women after the menopause.
Eating enough calcium and getting enough Vitamin D as we are growing up is important for good bone growth. Smoking and low levels of physical activity are both risk factors to good bone health.
Osteoporosis Prevention and Advice is a resource created by Health Scotland and the National Osteoporosis Society giving information about osteoporosis, looking at risk factors in women and men, prevention including dietary factors, diagnosis, and treatments. It also includes individual case studies and a list of useful organisations.
Resources relating to Osteoporosis
- Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative (SNDRI)
The Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative (SNDRI) aims to produce a range of easily acces... - Physical Activity & Health Alliance (PAHA)
This website contains information and resources to help members of the physical activity workforce i... - British Dietetic Association
The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, is the professional association for dietitian... - National Osteoporosis Society
The National Osteoporosis Society is the only national charity dedicated to improving the prevention...
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