Osteoporosis prevention education for adolescents: a systematic review of the literature

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Osteoporosis prevention education for adolescents: a systematic review of the literature

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Auckland University of Technology

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Osteoporosis is known as the silent disease as it is often not diagnosed until an individual presents with a low impact fracture. Many people of all ages appear to be unaware of the risk factors and preventive behaviours. Adolescence is a period of significant growth and change. It is during this time that the majority of bone mass is accumulated. Education to increase awareness of risk factors and preventive behaviours is identified as being paramount in helping to prevent the onset of this ...

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Research paper

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Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2007

Creator

Papadopoulos, Lynley

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https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/handle/10292/494

Related subjects

Bone development / Adolescent health / Anorexia nervosa / Osteopenia / Calcium deficiency / Convenience sampling

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