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Title	Calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis
Publication no.	OTH - 7665
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	A guide to healthy eating for people of all ages to help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Diagnosing osteoporosis
Publication no.	OTH - 7660
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Exercise for osteoporosis and falls Prevention
Publication no.	OTH - 7675
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Medications and treatments for osteoporosis
Publication no.	OTH - 7670
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)

Title	Vitamin D deficiency
Publication no.	AHS - 8280
Last update	24/09/2009
Summary	Fact sheet on vitamin D and vitamin D deficiency. Includes information on who is at risk, how a vitamin D deficiency is diagnosed and treated.
Languages	Arabic (pdf), Burmese (pdf), English (pdf), French (pdf), Kirundi (pdf)

Title	What is osteoporosis? What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
Publication no.	OTH - 7655
Last update	24/09/2009
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 (pdf), Chinese Traditional (pdf), English (pdf), Greek (pdf), Italian (pdf), Vietnamese (pdf)