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2004
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The Surgeon General serves as America's chief health educator by providing the nation with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate for a 4-year term of office.
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Recognizing that bone health and osteoporosis can have a significant impact on the overall health and wellbeing of Americans, Congress commissioned Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General to cover a range of important issues related to improving bone health, including: challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases; the impact of these diseases on minority populations; promising prevention strategies; how to improve health provider education and promote public awareness; and ways to enhance access to key health services. The 2004 Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis was prepared by some of the country’s top scientists, doctors, and public health experts.
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The 2004 Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You is a booklet for consumers that explains the report and how individuals can take action to improve their bone health. Sections of this booklet include:
Bones are not what you think they are talks about what bones are made of and how they work
You could be at risk discusses the many risk factors associated with osteoporosis
Protect your bones at every age encourages people of all ages to build strong bones
Your doctor can help protect your bones recommends talking to your doctor about bone health
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NOF Encourages Action
To help understand your own personal risk of osteoporosis and the debilitating fractures that accompany the disease, get the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s brochure, “Take Action: Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life!” This useful brochure includes a list of questions to help you understand your risk, as well as tips for building healthy bones at any age. Read this brochure online now (requires Acrobat Reader) or request a free single copy of the brochure by clicking here or calling (202) 223-2226. |
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