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This is an Easy Read guide about osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a health condition that makes bones weak. Weak bones can break more easily.
What is in the guide
This guide helps people with intellectual disability to understand:
- what osteoporosis is
- what can increase the risk of osteoporosis for people with intellectual disability
- how to keep bones strong and healthy
- tests and scans used to check bone health
- which health professionals can help.
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If you use a screen-reader, you can download this screen-reader friendly version.
If you have been told that you have osteoporosis by a A doctor that you see when you need a health check , you should use this Easy Read about living with osteoporosis instead.
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We trust this resource because it is:
- Made with people with intellectual disability
- Made to help, not for profit
- Made by people who know a lot about the topic
- Made in Australia
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This resource was made by
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (the Centre) works to improve health services and the health system so people with intellectual disability can live their best, healthiest lives.
The Centre was funded by the Australian Government. It is part of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability.
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