what is osteoporosis?
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In general terms, "Osteoporosis" can be defined as a type of bone disease which is caused due to the depletion of calcium from the body.
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- Osteoporosis can be literally defined as "Porous bones".
- Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease.
- In Osteoporosis, the process of bone reabsorption outspaces the process of bone formation.
- Imbalances of hormones such as Calcitonin, Parathyroid and Testosterone (in males) and Estrogen (in females), is the main cause of Osteoporosis.
- Deficiency of Calcium and Vitamin D also triggers Osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis affects the entire skeletal system and in addition to fractures, it causes shrinkage of vertebrae, hunched back and bone pain.
- Osteoporosis primarily affects middle-aged and elderly people.
- About 80% of the total number of people affected by osteoporosis are women.
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