Breaking the Silence of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone quality, leading to increased risk of fragility fractures and the resulting mortality and morbidities. It is often called a ??silent disease?? because there are no symptoms or pain until a fracture occurs. The silence of the disease unfortunately masks its huge health impact. Hip fractures, in particular, are associated with up to 20% of long-term nursing care and another 20%