September 4, 2010




Health Tip:

Discuss increased risks with your doctor. You may be at greater risk for fractures if you are older than 65, have broken a bone after age 50, have relatives with a broken bone, have certain medical conditions (for example, hyperthyroidism or arthritis) and have take certain prescription medications (for example, thyroid medicine or oral glucocorticoids).

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General.