Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a prevalent bone disease that makes bones brittle, weak, and more prone to fracture. It occurs when the body either produces too little bone, loses too much bone, or does both. Many people do not experience any symptoms until a fracture develops because bone loss typically happens gradually. For this reason, osteoporosis is frequently referred to as a silent illness.

Although it can affect men as well, the illness primarily affects older individuals, particularly women following menopause. Ageing, inadequate calcium consumption, vitamin D deficiency, inactivity, smoking, and long-term steroid usage are risk factors.