Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

By: Ting Zhang, University of Pittsburgh and Jianying Zhang, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 22, 2025

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Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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By Ting Zhang, University of Pittsburgh and Jianying Zhang, University of Pittsburgh

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that

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