Osteoporosis Prevention Highly Effective during Adolescence

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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, the disease can be staved off with guidance administered by physicians during adolescence.

With this finding in mind, the guidelines recommend that doctors issue medical advice to teenage girls in regard to bone health and lifestyle factors that could increase their risk for osteoporosis. Avoiding and/or correcting certain lifestyle factors during their peak bone-building stage will help teenagers prevent bone loss. Risky behaviors pinpointed by the guidelines include smoking, poor eating habits and excessive weight loss. These types of behaviors can also impact California medical insurance rates.

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 Insure Saver Insurance Agency is happy to answer any questions you may have about the effect of health care reform on California medical insurance. The licensed agents at the company work with top rated insurance carriers including the following:

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