▲There are some medications that can help improve bone density, which must be prescribed by a doctor.

▲A bone density test helps doctors diagnose if you are developing osteoporosis or not. It checks the strength of your bones and sees if there are treatments that can help make them stronger, according to the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases.

▲Between five and seven years after going through menopause, a woman can lose up to 20% of her bone density, according to Health24.

▲Low hormone levels can also increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. In women, the loss of your period can lead to this. In men, a low level of estrogen is the cause, according to the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases.

▲In the same way that your muscles need exercise, so too do your bones. According to WebMD, exercise that helps you lose weight is best, but playing other sports can also help.

▲Because older people have a higher risk of falling and injuring themselves, they should implement some form of exercise program to help improve their basic balance, posture, and to strengthen muscles.

▲Osteoporosis is known as the "silent disease" because it shows few symptoms. Sometimes it's just owing to an injury, shock, or fall that a sufferer discovers they have it, according to the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases.

▲According to Everyday Health, it is normal to lose bone density as we age. After the age of 40 our bone density typically starts to decline.

▲The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases recommends a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, a good exercise regime, a healthy lifestyle, and medication as good ways to treat osteoporosis.

▲Health24 states that men tend to develop osteoporosis between 10 to 15 years later in life than women, usually because their bodies are larger and have more bone density to lose.

▲According to the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases, osteoporosis can develop in men and women of any age, but it is most common in older women.

▲Health24 says that Caucasian and Asian people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others.

▲There are many factors that can contribute to the loss of bone density. The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases states that factors including sex, age, weight, ethnicity, and family history are all important.

▲According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, one in every three women over the age of 50 will suffer from an osteoporosis fracture, compared to one in every five men.

▲The International Osteoporosis Foundation also states that osteoporosis causes over 8.9 million fractures each year, all over the world. This is equivalent to one every three seconds.

▲It's estimated that 200 million women are affected by osteoporosis worldwide. Around a tenth of women aged 60 and over are affected by it, a fifth aged 70 and over, two fifths aged 80 and over, and two thirds aged 90 and over, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

▲The International Osteoporosis Foundation states that the numbers show women with fractures to be incorrectly diagnosed and consequently not receiving the correct treatment for osteoporosis.

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Approximately 75% pelvic, spine, and arm fractures occur in people who are aged 65 and over, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Osteoporosis: the silent disease

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The typical case of osteoporosis makes you think of older, more vulnerable patients, but this is not always the case. The "silent disease" actually has very few symptoms, and can cause serious health problems resulting in pain, nutrient deficiencies, and death. Click on to discover more about this covert condition, and what you can do to prevent it.