Osteoporosis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Narrower Terms 5 Related Terms 6 Scope Note 7 Facts

Used for

age related bone loss, postmenopausal bone loss

See for

bone loss

Broader Terms

bone metabolism disorder

Narrower Terms

bone disuse atrophy

Related Terms

bone fracture, osteopenia, women's health

Scope Note

loss of bone mass and strength due to nutritional, metabolic, or other factors, usually resulting in deformity or fracture; a major public health problem of the elderly, especially women.

Facts

• Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease in which bone tissue is normally mineralized, but the amount of bone is decreased and the structural integrity of trabecular bone is impaired, becoming more brittle.
• Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the people 50 years of age or older.
• Osteoporosis is accelerated bone loss.
• Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile.
• Loss of calcium and other substances from bones.

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