Osteoporosis

Last Updated: 08/10/2024

Learn more about osteoporosis and how it can affect people who are affected by the condition. Here you can also find out more about rare types of osteoporosis, the different types of fractures, and how Vitamin D can support bone health.

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Women's health

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

overview of the definition of osteoporosis
who is affected by osteoporosis
drug treatments for adults where there is a risk of fragility fractures
how to access guidance on exercise and osteoporosis and nutrition for bones
rare types of osteoporosis
the role of vitamin D in musculoskeletal health
·osteoporosis statistics
the different types of fragility fractures
pregnancy associated osteoporosis.

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15 Jul 2024

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Carmel Bagness

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last Updated: 08/10/2024