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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis (or porous bone) is a disease in which bone loss occurs, so bones become weak and are more likely to break. Without prevention or treatment, osteoporosis can progress without pain or symptoms until a bone breaks (fractures). Fractures commonly occur in the hip, spine, ribs, and wrist.