Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable

Osteoporosis is termed as "The Silent Thief," because it can progress for years without symptoms, robbing the strength from bones until a fracture occurs. Early diagnosis can check bone loss and reduce risk of fractures. 

Though osteoporosis can occur in any one, it is more common in older women after menopause. Risk of osteoporosis is so high in women that developing an osteoporosis–related hip fracture is equal to combined risk of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer.

One out of every five persons who has a hip fracture will not survive more than 1 year. Men and younger women are also victims to osteoporosis.

The standard x–ray cannot diagnose osteoporosis until approximately 30% of bone is already lost. A Bone Mineral Density test is the best way to detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs.

Four out of 10 women above 50 years of age experience a hip, spine, or wrist fracture during their lifetime.