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Osteoporosis is not unique to older people. We should all be paying more attention to bone health before it’s too late, especially if you’re a woman. This disease reduces the density of bones and can lead to a weaker skeleton. Osteoporosis often results in an increased risk of fractures, particularly of the spine, wrists, hips, pelvis, and upper arms.

Osteoporosis is not unique to older people. We should all be paying more attention to bone health before it’s too late, especially if you’re a woman. This disease reduces the density of bones and can lead to a weaker skeleton. Osteoporosis often results in an increased risk of fractures, particularly of the spine, wrists, hips, pelvis, and upper arms.