Osteoporosis is a condition of loss of bone that can cause bones to get thinner and weaker. There is a greater risk they will break with a fall or otherwise minor injury. Osteoporosis is a silent disease, sometimes going undetected for many years until a broken bone occurs.
Osteoporosis affects persons of all ages.
Millions of Americans are at risk. One out of every two women and 1 in 8 men will have an osteoporosis-related broken bone in their lifetime. There are many factors that determine who will develop osteoporosis. The older you are, the greater your risk. Gender - The risk of developing osteoporosis is greater for women who have less bone tissue and lose bone more rapidly than men because of the changes involved in menopause.