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osteoporosis

osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones thin, brittle, and easy to break. it's related to the loss of bone mass that happens as a natural part of aging. it's most common in women who have gone through menopause, but it can also occur in men.

as osteoporosis gets worse, it can lead to broken bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. treatment can slow bone loss and increase bone thickness.

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