Osteoporosis Prevention Efforts Crucial during Teenage Years

Custom HealthCare, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which has been offering insurance services to individuals and businesses since 1973.

Richmond, VA (prHWY.com) September 26, 2012 - Richmond, Virginia - 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 physiciansduring 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 health insurance in Virginia 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 Custom HealthCare is happy to answer any questions you may have about the effect of health care reform on health insurance in Virginia. The licensed agents at the company work with top rated insurance carriers including the following:

* CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
* Aetna
* Coventry Health Care

Visit www.ChooseCHC.com today to obtain free quotes on a wide variety of health insurance plans.

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