Patsy Rhodes |
Name: Patsy Rhodes
School: Tougaloo College Major: Sociology Mentor: Dr. Alison Ford Expected Graduation Date: May 2008 Organizations & Honors: • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor SocietyE-MAIL: Patsydrhodes@netscape.com COMMENTS:
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ABSTRACT
Knowledge and Perceptions of College-Aged Students Regarding Osteoporosis
| Osteoporosis occurs in older adults; however, the precursor for the disease develops in young adults when bones are still forming. Therefore, Osteoporosis prevention should begin when bones are forming, not when the disease manifests, and preventive behaviors must be continued throughout one’s young adult and older adult years. |
| Knowledge regarding this disease is critical. Research indicates that young adults do not engage in osteoporosis- preventing behaviors, know little about the calcium rich, and do not know the recommended amount of calcium that is needed daily. The present study examines osteoporosis knowledge and behaviors of college-age students in order to later develop osteoporosis prevention programs. |