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Most people who die from osteoporosis actually die from injuries related to the loss of bone. About 1.5 million people in the United States die from osteoporosis related injuries or complications each year but very few actually die from bone loss itself.
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Approximately how many people in the US are afflicted with osteoporosis?
50 million
Is osteoporosis relative to scoliosis?
Osteoporosis can result in bony degeneration which can then result in what is called degenerative Scoliosis in adults. There does not have to be any genetic link in that type of case.
What is idiopathic osteoporosis?
Idiopathic osteoporosis is a type of osteoporosis that occurs with no known cause. It is very uncommon. It is seen in children and adults under 50 years old who are healthy, have regular amounts of calcium, vitamin D, and hormones, and have no reason to lose bone density. Like other forms of osteoporosis, idiopathic osteoporosis is characterized by weak bones that lose bone mass.
How many adults are there in the US?
there are about 350 million people in the untied states and about half as much adults (20 and up=adults)
Name the calcium deficiency disease that afflicts millions of adults in the US?
Osteoporosis. It happens when the body takes the calcium it needs from the bones. Making them weaker. Usually happens to older men and women
What is the primary reason why osteoporosis incidents in the US are expected to increase?
Osteoporosis is expected to increase due to longevity of the population.
How many adults over the age of 18 are legal citizens and are born in the US live in America?
How many adults live in the United States of America
How many adults in the us play softball?
i really do not no so 1956
How many kids and adults are obese in the us?
prolly like a million
Which of the following conditions is most likely to affect older adults?
There are no following conditions listed. However, there are general conditions known to affect adults as they get older. These conditions include arthritis, osteoporosis, and some diseases.
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.
How many bones when where a baby?
About 306, more than when we are adults because our bones morph together and make us bigger when we are adults.
