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History Of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Alternative Names
Thin bones
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease.
Researchers estimate that about 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. About half of all women over the age of 50 will have a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra (bones of the spine).
Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough...
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From Our Sources
Osteoporosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease in which bones become brittle and prone to fracture. In other words, the bone loses density. Bone density is the... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Osteoporosis is a bone disorder. The bones become thinner, lose their strength and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Fractures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bone density loss from osteoporosis is a major cause of disability and death in the elderly, mostly due to subsequent fractures. The lifetime risk of... Read more »
Osteoporosis (Bone Loss)
Source: Breastcancer.org
Osteoporosis happens when your bone mass and bone density are below normal. If you have osteoporosis, you have a higher risk of breaking a bone. The... Read more »
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