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Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, increasing risk of fractures. It results from an imbalance where bone resorption occurs at a higher rate than bone formation, reducing total bone mass. Key characteristics include low bone density and changes to bone structure. It disproportionately affects women, especially after menopause due to estrogen loss, and causes fractures of the spine, hip and wrist that can be painful and disabling. Prevention focuses on adequa
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