Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by progressive loss of
bone calcium, thinning of bone tissue and increased vulnerability
to fractures. Osteoporosis may result from disease, dietary or
hormonal deficiency or advanced age. Regular exercise, supplements
of calcium and vitamin D, and prescription medications can reduce
and even reverse loss of bone density.
Review Date: 12/20/2010
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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