Health Note 12-1 Preventing Osteoporosis: A Prescription for Healthy Bones The Health Note in Chapter 13 describes a disease known as osteoporosis that afflicts many older adults, especially women. These web sites provide additional information on osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation provides a good overview of osteoporosis. Go to the main page for news, prevention, and patient information.
Visit the The National Osteoporosis Foundation web site
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Health Note 12-1 Preventing Osteoporosis: A Prescription for Healthy Bones The Health Note in Chapter 13 describes a disease known as osteoporosis that afflicts many older adults, especially women. These web sites provide additional information on osteoporosis. The National Institutes of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center provides a great deal of information to further your exploration.
Visit the National Institute of Health web site
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