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(prHWY.com) September 27, 2012 - Fort Wayne, IN -- Fort Wayne, Indiana - Osteoporosis can be staved off with guidance administered by health care providers during adolescence. Osteoporosis is five times more prevalent in women, according to new guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
With this finding in mind, the guidelines recommend that health care providers 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 behaviors can also drive up rates for
Indiana health insurance.
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
PMG Agency is happy to answer any questions you may have about the effect of health care reform on
Indiana health insurance. The licensed agents at the agency work with the top rated insurance carriers in the United States like
Anthem BCBS Indiana.
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PMG Agency, Inc. is a locally-owned business that specializes in health, dental, life, & disability insurance. They work with A+ rated insurance carriers that are interested in your company's health plan. Their team of highly trained, dedicated and fully licensed agents is ready and eager to help insurance shoppers navigate the insurance process to find the right policy for their coverage needs and budgets.
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3711 Rupp Dr. Suite 103
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