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Health Professionals Prevention
Prevention
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The old adage, prevention is better than cure applies to osteoporosis.
The attainment of a high peak bone mass in one’s early 20's is vital in withstanding the effects of age related bone loss that occurs with the passage of time. Individuals with a high peak bone mass are less likely to develop osteoporosis, than individuals with a low peak bone mass.
Attainment of peak bone mass is dependent on ensuring adequate levels of dietary calcium, exercise and normal levels of growth hormones and gonadal hormones in childhood and adolescence.
Even in the years beyond the growth phase, optimal nutrition, exercise and sufficient levels of growth hormone and gonadal hormones continue to play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the skeleton.
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Calcium
Hormones
Lifestyle
Vitamin D
Content updated July 28, 2009
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