Osteoporosis is an age-related metabolic disease. The bone demineralizes and loses calcium and phosphorus salts, leading to fragile bones and subsequent fractures. Bone resorption accelerates as bone formation slows. It can occur postmenopausaly (Primary Osteoporosis) or as a result of a metabolic disorder or calcium deficiency (Secondary Osteoporosis). The following are the risk factors of Osteporosis:- cigarette smoking- early menopause- excessive...
