Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, or “porous bone disease,” affects the density of your bones, making them more fragile. Bone health is important at any age—starting earlier can increase the density of your bones and lessen the chance of losing your independence later in life from osteoporosis. If you are older, it is not too late. You can still maintain bone health by visiting your doctor, eating right, and exercising. Osteoporosis develops silently, which means a trip to the doctor is important at age 50 even if you don’t think you are at risk. Test your bone knowledge by taking our quiz.
Visit Standing Strong Against Osteoporosis to learn more abut keeping your bones healthy and maintaining your independence.
Related Publications
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DocumentBone Health of Americans is in Jeopardy
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Dr. Joan Lappe presented on the human burden of osteoporosis and the need for continued research into prevention and treatment options. Her slides are available here. -
DocumentThe Value of Innovation in Osteoporosis
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Rachael Fleurence, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of osteoporosis and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Her slides are available here. -
Brochure, ReportThe Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation--Osteoporosis
The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis is the latest volume in this important collection. Each section in the volume includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of osteoporosis and the tremendous potential of innovation. Much of the data focuses on the older population—those most at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
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