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Probably... We see family members that have a tendency to lose bone mass... in other words, lose calcium in the bones of the spine and hip, resulting in the vertebra "crushing" down, resulting in spinal compression fractures and something called the "Dowager's hump" (you can Google that)...
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∙ 11y agoyes, it is hereditary.
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What is some diseases are hereditary?
herpies simplex 1 (not 2) heart murmurs, and osteoporosis.
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
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 spell osteoporosis?
That is the correct spelling of osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones.
When was Osteoporosis International created?
Osteoporosis International was created in 1990.
When was Progress in Osteoporosis created?
Progress in Osteoporosis was created in 2000.
When was Archives of Osteoporosis created?
Archives of Osteoporosis was created in 2006.
What is a good thesis statement for osteoporosis?
what is a good thesis for osteoporosis
