- Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without presenting any symptoms
- TOO FIT TO FRACTURE - Osteoporosis Canada
The 2023 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in Canada has key recommendations and good practice statements with emphasis on significant areas including exercise
- ABOUT THE DISEASE - Osteoporosis Canada
The risk of having a major fracture from osteoporosis in Canada is among the highest in the world – in the top quarter Each year 30,000 Canadians break their hip, and this is just the tip of the iceberg
- What is Osteoporosis? | Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without any symptoms
- About Us - Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis Canada provides medically accurate information to patients, healthcare providers and the public Services include educational programming, support services, webinars, podcasts, digital tools and resources found at osteoporosis ca and a bilingual toll-free information line
- Calcium Calculator - Osteoporosis Canada
Osteoporosis Canada strongly recommends obtaining your calcium through your diet However, some individuals who cannot get enough dietary calcium through diet alone
- Guidelines and Recommendations | Osteoporosis Canada
The 2023 guideline contains 25 recommendations and 10 good practice statements with a focus on exercise, nutrition, fracture risk assessment, treatment and more – reflecting advances in risk assessment, and nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of osteoporosis
- Living Well With Osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Canada
At Osteoporosis Canada, we are here to help you We provide many services and resources for Canadians living with osteoporosis, including free publications, a bilingual toll-free information line, educational programs and referrals to self-help groups and community resources
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