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Osteoporosis
Frequently Asked Questions
3. How many people have
osteoporosis?
In
the United States, 10 million people already have osteoporosis.
Millions more have low bone mass, or osteopenia, placing them at
increased risk for the disease. Osteoporosis can strike at any age,
but it is most common among older people, especially older women.
Eighty percent of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis are
women.
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