Osteoporosis
Learn more about osteoporosis and how it can affect people who are affected by the condition. Here you can also find out more about rare types of osteoporosis, the different types of fractures, and how Vitamin D can support bone health.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- overview of the definition of osteoporosis
- who is affected by osteoporosis
- drug treatments for adults where there is a risk of fragility fractures
- how to access guidance on exercise and osteoporosis and nutrition for bones
- rare types of osteoporosis
- the role of vitamin D in musculoskeletal health
- ·osteoporosis statistics
- the different types of fragility fractures
- pregnancy associated osteoporosis.
Resource last reviewed
15 Jul 2024
Resource lead
The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
