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Osteoporosis- A Silent Killer
By : RajVisit for More Health Related Information :www.themedica.comDid you know that one in every three women and one in every twelve men in this world who are over the age of 50 are more susceptible to develop fragile bones, which could lead to a condition calledosteoporosis. Anyone can suffer from this malady but women are the worst sufferers who are four times more likely to develop this ailment than men. It is that condition in which your bones becomefragile and more prone to break. If not treated at the right time then it weakens the bone over a periodof time resulting in the higher risks for breaking bones in near future.
 
 Osteoporosis is a silent killer that may affect any part of the body including spine, hips, and wrists. Thefracture caused by this disorder can either be in the form of collapsing or cracking of bones. The main risk factors of thisdiseaseare estrogen deficiency, decrease in testosterone levels, menopause, low body mass index, calcium or vitamindeficiency, alcoholism, insufficient physical activity, intake of soft drinks, poor nutrition, malabsorption, chronic inflammations, hyperthyroidism, sedentary lifestyleand immobility.
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