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About Osteoporosis
Healthy Bone
Osteoporotic Bone
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis, which literally means 'porous bone', is a condition where bones become thin and lose their strength, as they become less dense, and their quality is reduced.
This can lead to broken bones, which cause pain, disability, and make everyday activities extremely difficult,
People with osteoporosis are at an increased risk of breaking the wrist, hip, and spine which are the most common sites of osteoporotic fractures.
As yet, there has been no single cause of osteoporosis identified and it can strike at any age, affecting both men and women.
The Reality of Osteoporosis
A Silent Disease
Osteoporosis is often called the 'silent disease' because most people don't know they have osteoporosis until they suffer a broken bone from a minor fall or bump – something that would not normally have caused such a drastic injury.
A Missed Diagnosis
Even after breaking a bone, around 80 % of patients are still not diagnosed and treated for osteoporosis, which is the underlying disease causing the fracture.
A Top Priority
Osteoporosis has been called a paediatric disease with geriatric consequences, reiterating the importance that bone health should be a priority from an early age.
It's never too late to start!
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