Osteoporosis- What is it
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Osteoporosis Ep. 1
Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. Statistically, if an older person breaks his or her hip, there is a higher chance of dying in the first-year post-fracture because of complications from that fracture. Learn more in this health talk with Amy.
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