Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to thin and weaken thus becoming more susceptible to fracture. One of the most significant consequences of osteoporosis is fractures. Each year, the disease leads to 1.5 million fractures of the vertebra, hip, wrist, pelvis and rib. Fractures can lead to lost mobility, other medical complications and even death. Prevention of fractures is the key to maintaining quality of life in people diagnosed with osteoporosis.