Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis[1] is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer[2].
Osteoporosis is a bone disease[3] characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that more than 10 million...