Osteoporosis - The Silent Thief
Osteoporosis - The Silent Thief Osteoporosis is the most common of the bone diseases that affect Americans. It is characterized Supplements Reviews by low bone mass resulting in weakening of the skeleton and an increased susceptibility to fractures. The condition is called " silent " because you can't feel or see your bones becoming weaker. Bone loss occurs slowly over time, and is not realized until a simple activity or fall results in a fracture. Osteoporosis is a major health risk for 28 million Americans. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals already have the disease and 18 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for the disease. 80% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. 8 million women and 2 million men have osteoporosis. Significant risk has been reported in people of all ethnic backgrounds (but Caucasians and those of Asian descent are at higher risk). Of those diagnosed with osteoporosis, one out of every two women and one in ...