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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become thinner and more fragile over time. Bones are primarily composed of calcium, and as people age, calcium levels begin to decrease in the bone, causing lower bone density. A person is said to have osteoporosis once his or her bone mineral density is 2.5 or more standard deviations from mean peak bone mass. [more...]

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