OSTEOPOROSIS

 

 Watch the video and try to answer the questions (use your notebook).


1. What is osteoporosis?
2. Consecuences of osteoporosis
3. Types of osteoporosis
4. Symptoms of osteoporosis
5. How can doctors make the diagnosis
6. Is there any treatment?
7. What can we do to avoid or minimize osteoporosis?


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