Osteoporosis

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Authors
Scottie Misner
Publication Date: January 2011 | Publication Number: az9712 Download PDF

Osteoporosis means "porous bones." it is a condition where the skeleton becomes fragile and results in broken bones under normal use. Osteoporosis is a "silent" condition that happens slowly over years. This publication discusses the symptoms and the risk factors of osteoporosis, as well as how to prevent it.