Interní Med. 2010; 12(3): 163-166
Osteoporosis prevention
- Osteocentrum, Ústřední vojenská nemocnice, Praha
Osteoporosis is a disease with a significant genetic component and a number of possible risk situations due to its origin and development
throughout life. Therefore, osteoporosis prevention must begin as early as childhood, continue in adulthood – when the maximum
possible peak bone mass needs to be achieved – and last for the rest of a person‘s life. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake and enough
exercise are always essential. Risk factors including associated diseases and risk medications need to be monitored. Surveillance of
individuals at risk and screening and monitoring by use of DXA measurement are required and fractures must be registered. The risk of
falls needs to be evaluated and reduced in an advanced age.
Keywords: osteoporosis, calcium, vitamin D, fractures
Published: May 1, 2010 Show citation
