For individuals who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, they have developed a condition in which the bones are extremely porous and prone to breaking — especially among the wrist, hip or spine bones, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).

How Common is Osteoporosis?

Currently, approximately 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, which is more common among women, affecting nearly 8 million women and only two million men. The NOF estimates an additional 34 million more Americans are likely at risk for developing osteoporosis because of low bone mass. It is estimated that osteoporosis costs will skyrocket by 2025, and may reach .3 billion.

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