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Osteoporosis /
The first sign of osteoporosis is usually a broken bone; there are often no prior warning signs. One in two women and one in five men over fifty will experience a fracture. However, early treatment can prevent further serious breaks and ill-health, and it is vital for everyone to be aware of how the...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Class Publ.,
2007.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed. |
| Colección: | Answers at your fingertips.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Osteoporosis: what is it, and how is it diagnosed?; 2 Who gets osteoporosis, and what makes it worse?; 3 Prevention and treatment through lifestyle; 4 Drug treatment; 5 Alternative or complementary remedies; 6 Falls and fractures; 7 Getting help; 8 The future; Glossary of medical terms; Glossary of social care terms; Appendix 1 Useful addresses and websites; Appendix 2 Further reading; Index.