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44 million people in the United States are at risk for this potentially debilitating disease, which is responsible for 1.5 million fractures (broken bones) annually
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What function performed by osteoclasts would be prevalent in individuals with osteoporosis?
build and maintain bone
How many men develop osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis often is thought of as disease more prevalent in women, but more than two million men have the disease characterized by decrease in bone mass and density.
What are the types of osteoporosis?
There are a few types of osteoporosis that include degenerative osteoporosis. Other forms of osteoporosis include primary and secondary osteoporosis.
What is the condition in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposition leading to the bone becoming more porous and brittle?
Osteoporosis
The condition in which bone density is lost and bones become brittle is called?
osteoporosis
Arthritis that deteriorate your bones what type artritis is that?
Rheumatoid arthritis can have that effect eventually as can most forms of arthritis. However you may also be thinking of osteoporosis which is the deterioration of bone density over time especially prevalent in older people.
Where can I get information on osteoporosis treatment and diet?
You can find information on osteoporosis treatment and diet on the following website...www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis.../diet-dange...
What is the bone disease degenerative disorder characterized by thinning bones?
osteoporosis
How is helpful in preventing osteoporosis?
How is what helpful in preventing osteoporosis?
How do you compare and contrast primary and secondary osteoporosis?
There are several medical texts out in the world that define Osteoporosis as either Primary Osteoporosis or Secondary Osteoporosis. Primary osteoporosis is said to be a bone disorder of relatively unknown origin that occurs with aging and accelerates later on in life. Secondary osteoporosis, is the type of osteoporosis that has a direct cause. This type of osteoporosis is "secondary to," or caused by, something else.Many medical professionals consider all Osteoporosis to actually be Secondary Osteoporosis. This is because there are many known factors. Doctors have said that if one examines things closely enough....you will be able to find a secondary cause for almost every case of osteoporosis. There are many disorders, factors and conditions that have been associated with the development of osteoporosis.
When was Osteoporosis International created?
Osteoporosis International was created in 1990.
When was Progress in Osteoporosis created?
Progress in Osteoporosis was created in 2000.
