- It causes bone to lose strength and density
- 1 in 2 women over 50 years of age are likely to sustain a fracture due to osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis accounts for more days in hospitalization than other diseases like DM, MI or breast cancer
- Spine or hip fractures, are the most serious complications of osteoporosis
- It is called as silent disease as most people wont realise they have osteoporosis until they sustain a fracture
- 50% of people with one osteoporotic fracture will likely have another
- Women after menopause are at strongest risk for developing osteoporosis
- Prevent osteoporosis with life style modifications – reduce alcohol, smoking, gentle exercises and healthy diet ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D
- Elderly above 60 need to be evaluated for osteoporosis and treated promptly.
