National Healthy Bones Week 2009

NATIONAL HEALTHY BONES WEEK (August 2-8): a joint initiative by Dairy Australia and Osteoporosis Australia, aiming to highlight the maintenance of healthy bones and the prevention of osteoporosis.

In Australia, osteoporosis affects one in two females and one in three males over the age of 60. For more information: www.osteoporosis.org.au  Bone Density Victoria, Level 2 Suite 218 55 Flemington Rd North Melbourne Tel: 9328 4403, is a dedicated specialized centre for excellence in skeletal health assessment located opposite the Royal Women's Hospital. Now taking appointments for osteoporosis assessment.