Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age. In this new edition, the authors point out the enormous scale of the proble

This first-ever Surgeon General's Report on bone health and osteoporosis illustrates the large burden that bone disease places on our Nation and its citizens. L

Since the publication of the first edition, the U.S. Surgeon General released the first-ever report on bone health and osteoporosis in October 2004. This report

Written for laypeople and professionals, this is an easy-to-read guide to maintaining healthy bones and taking charge of health care. It addresses the challenge

This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with