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              NIAMS has free, easy-to-read information about conditions that affect bones and ways to keep bones healthy. Click on the resources below to read, download, or order this information.
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      Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, but it is a preventable and treatable disease. Learn about the risk factors for osteoporosis, and what you can do to keep your bones strong and healthy.
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**Juvenile Osteoporosis**

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**Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health**

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