Osteoporosis is a decrease in the amount of bone density to the point where fractures easily occur. It is far more common in women than men, occurring in 1 in 2 postmenopausal women in the UK. Osteoporosis is responsible for around 200,000 fractures each year in the UK, and approximately 40 deaths per day. Osteoporosis is considered a ‘silent’ disease – one that is associated with few if any warning signs in the early stages. Therefore, by the time a bone fracture occurs, the disease is often quite advanced and the fracture is often the diagnosis. Preventing osteoporosis is preferable to treating it. So, what can you do to prevent osteoporosis?
First of all you need to be aware of the factors that contribute to the development of osteoporosis. These include:
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