

Osteoporosis is often known as a "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms, until the bone becomes brittle enough to break (fracture) without force. Osteoporosis related fractures are recognized as a major health problem by the WHO.
Osteoporosis is often known as a "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms, until the bone becomes brittle enough to break (fracture) without force. Osteoporosis related fractures are recognized as a major health problem by the WHO.