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OSTEOPORSIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTS

Osteoporosis (from the Greek meaning “porous bones” is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Certain factors, such as age, gender, nutrition and lifestyle play a part and there are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Susan Gugick, Nutritionist and Osteoporosis Awareness Group President, will discuss the detection, prevention and treatment options for osteoporosis. Registration requested. WHA162

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