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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Osteoporosis
Posted by Lena Edwards MD on
Did you know that nearly one in two women over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis in her lifetime? That’s not a scare tactic—it’s a real statistic from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. And while a broken bone may not sound like a big deal, for older women, it can be life-changing. In fact, up to 24% of women over 50 who suffer a hip fracture will die within one year, often due to complications like infections or loss of mobility. Osteoporosis isn’t just about your bones getting “a little thinner” as you age—it’s a serious health condition that deserves attention. But the good...