Most People Don’t Know of This Until They Have a Fracture

This 'silent disease' often causes no symptoms - until you break a bone. By then, you're at risk of even more fractures, which is why using lifestyle strategies for prevention is so important.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Every three seconds, someone breaks a bone due to osteoporosis; worldwide, this amounts to more than 8.9 million fractures every year

• Osteoporosis is often described as a silent disease because it may cause no symptoms until a fracture occurs

• Bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax are commonly prescribed for osteoporosis but may increase yo…