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Offers resources on osteoporosis (postmenopausal or age-related bone loss) including signs and symptoms of osteoporosis, risk factors, causes, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis and the related health issues and concerns.
The mission of the Osteoporosis Society of Canada is to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Source: Osteoporosis Society of Canada
In Canada, about one out of four women and one out of eight men over 50 years of age have osteoporosis. This disease can have a devastating effect on people's lives, causing painful fractures, disability or deformity.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Osteoporosis is a silent, bone-depleting disease. More than 1 million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, according to current estimates. About 1 in 4 women over age 50 will be affected by this disease, as well as 1 in 8 men.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
Osteoporosis is a potentially crippling disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Osteoporosis (pronounced ah-stee-o-por-o-sis) is a disease where bone breaks down over time. The bones become thin, brittle and break easily.
Source: The Arthritis Society
At all ages we encourage a good bone diet including calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and zinc. It's extremely important for young and older women to have high amounts of calcium-rich food and a healthy bone diet.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
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