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“What is osteoporosis? How does it occur?”

Osteoporosis occurs when bone looses calcium and strength. This increases the risk of bone fractures. ADDED MAY 13TH, 2009
“How common is osteoporosis? What is it's significance?”

Osteoporosis and bone health are important problems in both men and women. It can lead to serious complications such as hip fractures. ADDED MAY 10TH, 2009
“How do we test for osteoporosis? What is a DEXA scan?”

The DEXA test is an x-ray that measures bone density in the hip and vertebrae. ADDED MAY 10TH, 2009