Impact of osteoporosis on quality of life.
Osteoporosis is now a major public health problem that affects men as well as women, resulting in pain, bone fractures and premature death. Anne Sutcliffe explains the nurse's role in treatment and prevention.
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Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D011634:Public Health; D011788:Quality of Life