Learn About OsteoporosisOsteoporosis - which means "porous bone" -is a progressive medical condition in which the bone becomes thinner than normal and One out of four persons with a hip fracture due to osteoporosis ends up in a nursing home for long-term care. Out of that group, another one in four is at greater risk of dying within the first year after the fracture. A dialogue with your physical or healthcare professional is essential in preventing, detecting and treating osteoporosis.
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