CURRENT APPROACHES TO OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION

As the US population ages, an increasing number of osteoporotic fractu res will occur unless effective disease prevention strategies are init iated. Proper identification of risk factors and selection of appropri ate candidates for therapeutic intervention during che early postmenop ausal years can help address this public health concern. Proactive rec ommendations for lifestyle changes, increased Freight-bearing exercise , appropriate intake of calcium and vitamin D, and initiation of long- term preventive therapy in certain individuals will contribute to the overall goal of fracture reduction.