What is it about?
This short editorial outlines osteoporosis, which can go undetected unless a fragility fall occurs.
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Why is it important?
Osteoporosis tends to be thought of as a disease that only occurs in elderly people, but it can occur at an early age. One of the first signs is a fall on outstretched arms than causes a break in the bones within the arm. There are many factors that can predispose a person to osteoporosis and these can be managed.
Perspectives
Calcium deficiency and a low BMI can be two of the factors that can increase the risk of osteoporosis, therefore these can both be addressed.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: The challenges associated with osteoporosis: the silent disease, Nursing and Residential Care, February 2023, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/nrec.2023.0004.
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