2-hour On-Demand: Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease

2-hour On-Demand: Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease is organized by CE International and will be held from Jan 18 - Jul 27, 2023.,,Course Description & Information:,• Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. This course explores current treatment and prevention strategies in the management and treatment of osteoporosis.,• Level: Intermediate,,Course Objectives:,• Identify the role of hormones in bone health.,• Identify diseases that increase the risk for developing osteoporosis and prevention strategies.,• List risk factors for osteoporosis and osteopenia.,• Review the role of vitamins, minerals and nutrition in bone metabolism and bone health.,• List current pharmacological therapies available for the prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis.,• State the role of exercise in bone metabolism.,,Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.