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Osteoporosis and the Importance of Preventing Fragility Fractures
Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou Professor of MedicineMcMaster UniversityGeriatrician Hamilton Health Sciences
is pleased to present:
Hosted by Dr. Marla Shapiro
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin and brittle, and leads to an increased risk of fracture (broken bones). It is known as a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms and many don’t know they have it until they experience their first fracture.
Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, a leading geriatrician at Hamilton Health Sciences, advises people over 50 to speak to their family physician and to watch for the warning signs of osteoporosis. “The common signs and symptoms of osteoporosis include height loss, wrist fracture or a broken hip after a fall.”
Four Key Risk Factors for Fractures Related to Osteoporosis:
Low bone mineral density (BMD) Prior fragility fracture Age Family history of osteoporosis
To view this informative program “Osteoporosis and the Importance of Preventing Fragility Fractures” with Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, visit: www.healthandfamily.ca.
For more information about increasing awareness of osteoporosis and fragility fractures, visit: www.healthandbone.ca.
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Created by Continuing Education Group, Inc. This program is part of our Canadian Health & Family series.
Our goal is to help people make more informed choices when it comes to managing their health.
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This health initiative is brought to you by an educational grant from one of Canada’s leading
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