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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.