This research guide has been prepared by the staff of the Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS), which is located on the third floor of the Toronto Reference Library in downtown Toronto. CHIS is funded in part by the Government of Ontario.
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Osteoporosis. This guide does not imply recommendation of any treatment and should not be substituted for the advice of a health care provider.
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Definitions:
Osteoporosis: a chronic, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass, leading to bone fragility and increased fracture risk. For diagnostic purgpses, a bone density more than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for normal young adults (T-score below -2.5). [In “Glossary”. Nelson ME, Wernick S. Strong women, strong bones: everything you need to know to prevent, treat, and beat osteoporosis. Updated ed. New York: Berkley Pub. Group; 2006. p. 297-306.]
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Suggested Subjects and Keywords
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis in women
- Osteoporosis - Alternative therapy
- Osteoporosis - Diet therapy
- Osteoporosis - Exercise therapy
- Osteoporosis - Hormone therapy
- Osteoporosis - Nutritional aspect
- Osteoporosis - Treatment
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Updated: December 2007