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ASSESS YOUR RISK
To assess your risk for osteoporosis, fill out our Risk Factor Assessment Worksheet on the back cover.

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
The only sure way to know if your bones are healthy is to see your doctor. More and more patients are actively participating in discussions regarding their health care. Ask your doctor to review your answers on the Risk Factor Assessment Worksheet and then discuss your risk for osteoporosis.

GET A BONE DENSITY TEST
Ask your doctor about getting a bone density test: a fast, simple, and painless way to determine how healthy your bones are. The results of this will help you and your health care professionals decide the best course of action to take.

IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE
Exercise and a diet rich in calcium and two positive steps that you, your friends and family can take to maintain healthy bones. What can be done if you or someone you know already has osteoporosis?Thanks to advances in medical science, osteoporosis is now a treatable disease.

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SOURCE: www.familypracticecenter.com