DON’T WAIT FOR
THE NEXT BREAK

Osteoporotic fractures are considered bone attacks, and need to be treated as a medical emergency. After a bone attack, someone with osteoporosis is at risk of having another fracture within 1 to 2 years.

WHAT’S YOUR RISK OF
HAVING A BONE ATTACK?

WHEN BONES
FRACTURE,
LIVES CAN TOO.

Osteoporotic fractures are bone attacks, which need to be treated as a medical emergency. That’s because hip and vertebral fractures are associated with increased risk of premature death.

YOU CAN LIMIT YOUR
BONE ATTACK RISK

Health & Bone—Everything You Need to Know About Osteoporosis

Are you over the age of 50? If so, you may be at risk of developing osteoporosis. At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

Understanding Osteoporosis

More Often Than Not, Osteoporosis Goes Undetected Until It’s Too Late

In 2023, ~2.5 million Canadians over the age of 40 were living with diagnosed osteoporosis, ~81% of whom were women.

Whether you have osteoporosis currently or are at risk of developing it, knowledge is power.

Risk Factors

There are many risk factors connected with the development of osteoporosis, some of which can be modified. Risk factors include age, hormonal changes (e.g., menopause), nutrition (e.g., vitamin D and calcium levels), and physical activity levels.

EXPLORE OSTEOPOROSIS RISK FACTORS

Symptoms

Osteoporosis is known as the “silent thief” because it often develops without symptoms. It is a disease that causes gradual bone loss over time and produces no pain or other symptoms until a fracture occurs.

LEARN ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS SYMPTOMS

Diagnosis

The fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) is the preferred tool for assessment by the Canadian Osteoporosis Guidelines because it considers additional risk factors like parental hip fracture, body mass index (BMI), and alcohol intake.

During an appointment, your doctor will ask you a series of questions to assess your risk and decide if bone mineral density (BMD) testing is needed based on clinical history and risk factors. BMD tests are also used to assess your risk of osteoporosis, whether or not you have the disease, and how much bone has been lost if you have osteoporosis.

EXPLORE HOW OSTEOPOROSIS IS DIAGNOSED

Treatment

There are different prescription medications available to manage osteoporosis. Explore the options and talk to your doctor to find the best one for you.

LEARN ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT

Osteoporosis Is a Serious Health Issue

Osteoporosis is a growing public health concern in Canada because the number of people with osteoporosis is predicted to increase as our population ages.

As of 2022, almost 20% of the Canadian population was over the age of 65, and this is projected to increase to 29% by 2068.

To help address this concern, it is critical to follow screening and treatment recommendations to help prevent fractures associated with osteoporosis.

In Canadian women, the annual incidence of fragility fractures is higher than heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer combined (2013)

Are You Concerned that You May Be at Risk for Osteoporosis?

ASSESS YOUR RISK

Osteoporosis can be a serious condition that affects both women and men. It is important to be knowledgeable and empowered to advocate for your health.

Women make up ~80% of people diagnosed with osteoporosis and are 2x more likely to fracture their hip compared to men

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

DON’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BREAK

WHEN BONES FRACTURE, LIVES CAN TOO.