
What Is Secondary Prevention of Osteoporosis?
In the public health world, there are three types of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention is keeping the disease of osteoporosis from getting
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In the public health world, there are three types of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary prevention is keeping the disease of osteoporosis from getting

Age If you’re over 65 and haven’t already had a bone density test, you should talk with your health care provider and get one. Because
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.