Silver Book Fact
In a National Osteoporosis Foundation survey of women who had already had an osteoporotic fracture:
- 89% feared breaking another bone
- 80% were afraid they would be less able to perform daily activities
- 80% feared losing their independence
- 73% were concerned they would have to reduce activities with family and friends
- 68% worried that another fracture would result in them needing a nursing home
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A report of the surgeon general. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General; 2004. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK45513/