Facts About Osteoporosis
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| Around the world, at least one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture caused by weak bones. | Fractures result in pain, debilitation and loss of quality of life. | Thirty-three per cent of older adults who suffer a hip fracture become physically impaired and lose their ability to live independently one year after the fracture. | At least one in five will die within the year following fracture. | Vertebral (spine) fractures can cause extreme pain, long or short term disability, dowager's hump, and significant loss in quality of life. | Without treatment, the risk of suffering a cascade of new fractures is very high. |
Five Essential Strategies to Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures
- Exercise regularly
- Ensure a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients
- Avoid negative lifestyle habits and maintain a healthy weight
- Identify the risk factors which you can't change
- Talk to your doctor: get tested, get treated if required
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