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Welcome to the WebMD Osteoporosis Exchange with experts from the National Osteoporosis Foundation who rotate their time here.
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There are 26 million Osteoporosis sufferers in India which is expected to touch 36 million in the next 3 years making India the largest affected countries in the world. Moreover, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 8 men above the age of 50 suffers from Osteoporotic fractures in India.[br>[br>The belief that osteoporosis is prevalent in the West and rare in the East is a myth. The incidence of hip fracture has already risen 2- to 3-fold in most Asian countries during the past 30 years. In India alone there are more than 4,00,000 hip fractures occurring due to osteoporosis every year. By 2050 more than 50% of all osteoporotic fractures will occur in Asia.[br>[br>Osteoporosis is greatly under diagnosed and under treated in India, even in the most high risk patients who have already fractured. The under recognition of osteoporosis is mainly due to a lack of structured awareness programs from both physicians and the pharmaceutical companies.View Thread
After the Town Hall Meeting, attendees can visit the exhibit hall and participate in educational sessions on exercise, nutrition and treatment issues. A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. Educational presentations will be given by nationally recognized experts in the field of bone heath. Complimentary bone density screenings will offered in the exhibit hall.
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This will be the first of four educational webinars being presented through NOF's new Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life® webinar series. You will be able to see and hear a live presentation given by an NOF-affiliated bone health expert through your computer. You will also be able to submit your questions to the presenter at the end of the program.
To learn more or to sign up, visit http://www.nof.org/noapm or call toll-free to 1 (866) 702-3278.View Thread
*Always obtain clearance from your physical therapist or other healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.View Thread
Introduction
What a BMD Test Can Do
Who Should Have a BMD Test
Types of Bone Density Tests
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Where You Can Have a BMD Test
How Often to Repeat a BMD Test
Tests to Find Broken Bones
Understanding BMD Test Results
When to Consider Treatment
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