Osteoporosis - An Emerging Disease of the 21(st) Century, Part 1: An Overview.

J Family Med Prim Care · 2012

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Abstract

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones are fragile with a poor bone mineral density. This increases the risk of fracture especially of the hip, vertebrae, and wrist. These fractures are usually termed "fragility fractures." In this article, we aim to provide a broad overview of osteoporosis-investigation, management, and prevention.