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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about it's treatment, management and prevention.

Living with osteoporosis

There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help. Find out how to manage with osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis symptoms

Information on osteoporosis signs and symptoms and links to trusted resources.

Osteoporosis treatment

Information on osteoporosis treatment options and medicines. Plus links to trusted resources.

Osteoporosis prevention

Information on how to prevent osteoporosis and stay healthy. Plus links to trusted resources.

Osteoporosis diagnosis

Information on how to diagnose osteoporosis, bone sensity tests and scans. Plus links to trusted resources.

World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year on October 20, launching a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

What causes osteoporosis?

Information on what causes osteoporosis and risk factors, plus links to trusted resources.

Healthy bones

Trusted information on how to maintain healthy bones including calcium rich foods, sunshine, protein, smoking, salt, drinking, weight, and being active.

Healthy Bones Action Week

Healthy Bones Action Week is a national event aimed at encouraging Australians to build and maintain healthy bones throughout all stages of your life.

Post menopause

Trusted information about post menopause including the affects of osteoporosis on menopause and heart disease after menopause can be found on this page.