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Osteoporosis

 

Osteoporosis which means porous bone is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.

 

 

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Boning Up on Osteoporosis | Infographic | HealthDiscovery.org

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