NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Osteoporosis Title Calcium, Vitamin D and Osteoporosis Publication no. OTH - 7665 Publication date 01/03/2006 Review date Author Osteoporosis Australia Summary A guide to healthy eating for people of all ages to help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Diagnosing Osteoporosis Publication no. OTH - 7660 Publication date 01/03/2006 Review date Author Osteoporosis Australia Summary Explains how osteoporosis is diagnosed, including information on tests to measure bone density, who should have a test, what the test results mean, and Medicare rebates for tests. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title Exercise for Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention Publication no. OTH - 7675 Publication date 01/03/2006 Review date Author Osteoporosis Australia Summary A guide to the best types of exercise to help prevent osteoporosis and to manage the condition once it develops. Explains the importance of exercise at all ages to keep bones strong, how exercise helps prevent falls and fractures, and general tips for preventing falls in older people. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title How strong are your bones? Publication no. BHC - 4925 Publication date 08/06/1998 Review date 16/09/2004 Author NSW Health Summary How to know if you're at risk of osteoporosis, and how to prevent and manage the problem. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Medications and Treatments for Osteoporosis Publication no. OTH - 7670 Publication date 01/03/2006 Review date Author Osteoporosis Australia Summary A guide to medication for treating bone loss and preventing fractures. Includes the importance of helping to prevent bone loss with healthy eating, regular exercise, not smoking and avoiding too much alcohol. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese Title What is Osteoporosis? What are the Risk Factors for Osteoporosis? Publication no. OTH - 7655 Publication date 01/03/2006 Review date Author Osteoporosis Australia Summary Osteoporosis (brittle bones) and fractures caused by osteoporosis are major causes of injury and disability in older people. This fact sheet explains what puts both women and men at risk of osteoporosis and how they can reduce the risk through exercise, diet, less alcohol and not smoking. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese