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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to break more easily.
It begins in women around the time of menopause. The major cause is lack of estrogen. Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol. Eat a well-balanced diet. If you have gone through menopause, take estrogen replacement therapy, if you can.