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 Osteoporosis is a major health threat for more than 44 million Americans. The biggest concern for individuals with the disease is fractures, and every year osteoporosis causes more than 2 million. Fractures can have a profound impact on quality of life—often leading to pain, disability, loss of independence, and even death. They also take a huge economic toll, with fractures costing the U.S. nearly $19 billion each year.
Osteoporosis disproportionately affects older Americans—around 70% of fractures occur in the 65 and older population. Without a significant change of course in the bone health of Americans, The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) projects that as many as 61 million Americans could be affected by the disease by 2020. Fortunately, scientists are continuing to make exciting breakthroughs that are helping to keep bones healthy and prevent debilitating fractures.
In order to promote national policies that encourage research and innovation, the Alliance for Aging Research partnered with the National Osteoporosis Foundation to produce The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis. All data are linked to the original on-line source where available, and are updated on a regular basis. To view the osteoporosis data use the search feature above, or navigate using the toolbar to the left.
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