PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alexander, Lori
ED  - De Beur, Suzanne M. Jan
TI  - Lifestyle Modifications May Help Avoid Need for Pharmacological Management of Osteoporosis
DP  - 2011 Sep 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 26--28
VI  - 11
IP  - 5
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/5/26.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/5/26.full
AB  - Osteoporosis affects more than half the population aged >55 years, and the prevalence increases with age; by age 80 years, approximately 75% of people will have the condition. Osteoporosis and falls increase the risk of fracture, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. Given this high morbidity and mortality, effective strategies for preventing and managing osteoporosis are essential. Clinicians may reduce the need for pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis by helping their patients modify lifestyle behaviors.