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Osteoporosis For Dummies
Carolyn Riester O´connor
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Description for Osteoporosis For Dummies
Paperback. There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It includes facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis. Num Pages: 308 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.
Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
308
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
420g
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Foster City, United States
ISBN
9780764576218
SKU
V9780764576218
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Ref
99-50
About Carolyn Riester O´connor
Carolyn Riester O'Connor, MD, is certified in bone densitometry and is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. Sharon Perkins, RN, is the coauthor of Breastfeeding For Dummies and Fertility For Dummies.
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