Osteoporosis is the same as arthritis. Osteoporosis means the gradual loss of bone density. This occurs naturally as people, especially women, grow older. Arthritis refers to inflammation in the joints, not to a loss of bone strength.
All adults are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Anyone can develop osteoporosis. There are certain people who are at higher risk for this disease, but anyone can develop fragile and easily broken bones. If you are a post-menopausal woman, fair skinned, thin, do not perform weight bearing exercise regularly, and are calcium deficient, you are at increased risk for osteoporosis. Alcohol abuse increases your risk of developing osteoporosis. Too much alcohol seems to help weaken your bones.