Should You Get Tested for Osteoporosis?

10.2 million Adults in the world have Osteoporosis, and 43.4 million adults have low bone mass, which is a major risk factor for the disease. More than half the U.S. population over the age of 50 has Osteoporosis – so why aren’t people treating the disease before it causes detrimental effects? Osteoporosis often goes undetected until a bone fracture occurs. At that point, bone density tests should be done to determine whether or not bone loss is occurring. If you’re above a certain age and have a family history of Osteoporosis, you may need to be tested long before before a break occurs. The good news is that Osteoporosis can be treated with medication, preventing future bone breaks from occurring.
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