Such damage can result in arthritis, cirrhosis, diabetes, impotence, heart failure, and sometimes death. Iron overload is a condition for which screening and appropriate follow-up are indicated. Many U.S. adults also have serious oral health problems, including the 30,000 new cases of oral and pharyngeal cancers that are diagnosed each year. Proven preventive measures including water fluoridation, dental sealants, and smoking prevention and cessation programs can markedly reduce oral and dental diseases, yet they are often unavailable to those who need them most. More information on Oral Diseases and Conditions Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disabling condition resulting in more than 1.5 million fractures each year.
Death is a common occurrence in the months immediately following hip fracture.
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