According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects more than 28 million Americans. Building and maintaining strong bones are an integral part of lifelong health and independence. One in eight men develop osteoporosis. While people over 50 get osteoporosis most often, it is important to start preventing it when you are young. Osteoporosis doesn't have to be a major public health threat.
Early detection is easy.
The Department of Health advises everyone to ask their doctor or health care professional if they should have a bone density scan to detect loss of bone mass. The scan is safe, quick and painless. Several treatment-options are now available to treat osteoporosis. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.