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| − | '''Osteoporosis''' is a weakening of the | + | '''Osteoporosis''' is a weakening of the [[bone]]s due to [[calcium]] loss. It is a condition typically found in the elderly. It is more frequent in women than in men, but both may occur. There are no symptoms until a break of a bone occurs, so annual testing is recommended for those over a certain age. The condition is treated by ensuring adequate dietary calcium and through the use of [[drug]]s which increase calcium deposition. |
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Revision as of 16:36, December 19, 2008
Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones due to calcium loss. It is a condition typically found in the elderly. It is more frequent in women than in men, but both may occur. There are no symptoms until a break of a bone occurs, so annual testing is recommended for those over a certain age. The condition is treated by ensuring adequate dietary calcium and through the use of drugs which increase calcium deposition.
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