NEWS IN MEDICINE: EARLY DETECTION THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST OSTEOPOROSIS

A woman's risk of hip fracture is equal to her combined risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. Fifty percent of people suffering a hip fracture will never walk again. Hip fracture is also likely to lead to other serious medical conditions, including heart attack, stroke or cancer.

Bone loss occurs without symptoms. Therefore, the best time to stop bone loss is before you break one. That is why early detection is so important. A bone density test can determine if you have osteoporosis. The test is safe, painless and non-invasive.

If you think you may be at risk for osteoporosis, ask your doctor about bone density testing or call Womancare at 331-5209 for a brochure on osteoporosis and bone density testing.