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Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Your bones become fragile and fracture (break) easily, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is more common in older women. Risk factors include: Getting older Being small... https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis
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