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How common is getting osteoporosis and are there preventative measures for those at risk?
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Yes: Nearly everyone who lives long enough will have some degree of osteopenia or osteoporosis. There are three main things to remember: walk, eat correct diet with supplemental vitamin d, ask about bone mineral density testing.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Common: By age 65, 40 percent of women will be in the osteopenic range and 10-20 percent will be in the osteoporotic range. Agree with dr. Yoder regarding calcium (and vitamin d), weight-bearing exercise and screening test from your doctor to prevent fractures.
Answered 8/7/2013
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