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One in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men age 50 or older will suffer a broken bone due to osteoporosis. Learn about the symptoms and who's at risk.

 

Reviewed 10/31/2023

Sources

• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. "Osteoporosis Fast Facts." https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Osteoporosis-Fast-Facts.pdf.
• Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. "What Women Need to Know." https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/general-facts/what-women-need-to-know/.

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