IFAS Extension
Release Date: 3/22/2026
Family and Consumer Sciences
Abstract
This publication gives an overview of osteoporosis and its causes. The publication also lists the current screening methods and ways to help prevent osteoporosis. Written by Tammy Barnard and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, March 2026.
About this Publication
This document is FCS3416, a publication of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Barnard, T., & Dahl, W. (2026). Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease. EDIS, 2026(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1559-2026
Authors
Tammy Barnard
County agent
University of Florida
Extension agent, family and consumer sciences, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Yulee, FL
Wendy Dahl
Specialist
University of Florida
professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Publication #FCS3416
