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Last Updated: 05-Feb-2009
One in every two women and one in every three men over the age of 60 will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and fractures are the major causes of injury, long term disability and death in older Australians.
It is never too late to seek treatment or to reduce the risk of developing the condition.
Click on the clips below to learn more about Osteoporosis.
Click on the Animations tab to view 3D medical animations about this illness.
Life before Osteoporosis
Play 2:32 min 3.0 MB
The events that lead to a diagnosis of osteoporosis
Members Only 5:19 min 6.5 MB
Different ways to manage osteoporosis
Members Only 8:56 min 10.6 MB
Managing osteoporosis through healthy living
Play 6:40 min 7.6 MB
Impact of osteoporosis on lifestyle
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How others can help with osteoporosis management
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Encouraging thoughts for people newly diagnosed with osteoporosis
Play 3:15 min 3.9 MB
