title: [Osteoporosis: a silent epidemic which will turn public].
abstract: This paper presents a bibliographic review about osteoporosis, point out the concept, physiopathology, types and risk factors. It emphasizes how the health team must develop the assistance according the different types of osteoporosis, mainly the preventive measures that can retard or even stop this disease, like: the supplementation of calcium and vitamin D in the diet if necessary, the hormonal therapy and physical activity.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Laulert
authors.forename: M de A
authors.initials: Mde A
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.forename: V G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Araüjo
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Francisco
mesh_terms: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D014807:Vitamin D
vernacular_title: Osteoporose:a epidemia silenciosa que devese tornar pública.