Physician Advice Recommended for Osteoporosis Prevention

Abrams California Health Insurance represents all plans with the major insurance carriers.

Laguna Niguel, CA (prHWY.com) September 9, 2012 - Laguna Niguel, California - Osteoporosis is five times more prevalent in women, according to new guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. However, osteoporosis can be staved off with guidance administered by California health care providers during adolescence. Avoiding and/or correcting certain lifestyle factors during their peak bone-building stage will help teenagers prevent bone loss.

The guidelines recommended that California health care providers should issue medical advice to teenage girls in regard to bone health and lifestyle factors that could increase their risk for osteoporosis. Risky behaviors pinpointed by the guidelines include smoking, poor eating habits and excessive weight loss.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also recommends that women aged 65 and older receive bone-mineral-density screenings every two years. Women should be screened more frequently if new risk factors emerge. Women should seek screenings to estimate their fracture risk on a yearly basis. In these tests, a screening tool reviews risk factors like age, body-mass index, history of fractures, alcohol consumption and whether or not the patient is a smoker.

Many preventive services are now free of charge for patients under health care reform. The team at Dan Abrams Health Insurance Service is happy to answer any questions you may have about the effect of health care reform on California health insurance. The licensed agents at the agency work with the top rated insurance carriers in the United States like California Blue Cross.

About Dan Abrams Health Insurance Service

Abrams California Health Insurance represents all plans with the major insurance carriers. They have the industry experience and expertise to find consumers the top quotes on health insurance, whether it is individual and family, group health, or life insurance needed. For more information, please visit www.Abrams-California-Health-Insurance.com.

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