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Why Is Osteoporosis Less Common In People Who Are Severely Overweight?
Osteoporosis and low bone mass are common conditions, affecting as many as 44 million individuals in the United States. Osteoporosis has been estimated to lead to 1.3 million bone fractures a year in people over 45 years of age, which is represents 70 percent of all fractures...
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Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis: Treatment
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