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Osteoporosis affects an estimated 44 million Americans over the age of 50--10 million have been diagnosed with the disease and 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, putting them at increased risk.
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National Osteoporosis Foundation. America’s Bone Health: The State of Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass in Our Nation. Washington, D.C. : National Osteoporosis Foundation. 2002. [ Permalink ]