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What Other Osteoporosis Resources Are Available?

 

Osteoporosis is a treatable disease and your health care provider can make recommendations that will improve your bone mineral density and reduce risk of fractures.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is a leading resource for patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. You may contact the NOF if you would like more information about osteoporosis.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
P.O. Box 930299
Atlanta, GA 31193
Toll Free 1-887-868-4520
Fax (770) 442-9742
www.nof.org

 

This information has been approved by Jennifer Janssen, MD (April 2008).

Note: This information is provided to you as an educational service of National Jewish Health. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.

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