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.
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians suffer needless fractures each year because their osteoporosis goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Whether you have osteoporosis currently or are at risk of developing it, knowledge is power.
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Osteoporosis in Men
Osteoporosis is a Serious Health Issue.
Osteoporosis is a serious health issue for both men and women. At least 1 in 5 men will suffer a broken bone as a result of osteoporosis in their lifetime. Each year in Canada, there are approximately 7,500 hip fractures in men. Hip fractures can be devastating to both men and women, however, 37% of men who suffer a hip fracture will die within the year following the fracture. Despite this fact, men are often less likely to be diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is not just a women’s disease. It’s important for men to be more proactive about their bone health.