This first-ever Surgeon General's Report on bone health and osteoporosis illustrates the large burden that bone disease places on our Nation and its citizens. L

Since the publication of the first edition, the U.S. Surgeon General released the first-ever report on bone health and osteoporosis in October 2004. This report

This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with

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There are a number of therapies and treatments available for the prevention of fragility fractures in people thought to be at risk, or to prevent further fractu