Prevention
How can osteoporosis be prevented?

Various measures can help to prevent, or at least retard, the progressive loss of bone that occurs with increasing age. In addition to physical exercise and a suitable diet, they include prevention, measures undertaken by the patient and early detection by the doctor.

Prevention: Early detection and treatment by the doctor:
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

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