Osteoporosis
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is a significant health problem that affects more than 25 million
women in the United States and potentially 200 million worldwide. This disease
is characterized by diminishing the structure of the skeleton (particular the
"spongy" bone). This results in an increased risk of fracture.
develops si ....
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.... it can strike at
any age. Osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures annually,
including:
-more than 300,000 hip fractures
-500,000 vertebral fractures
-200,000 wrist fractures
Certain some people are more likely to develop Osteoporosis than others. These
factors can increase your chances of getting osteoporosis.
-A family history of fractures in elderly women
-Use of certain medications
-Chronically low calcium intake
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