Osteoporosis is usually considered a ‘silent disease’ until a bone fracture occurs. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/MintNew Delhi: Urban India is at a high risk of bone fractures. A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research showed that over 69% of people aged 38-68 in Delhi suffer from continuous bone loss and face high risk of fractures. “Unfortunately, most population is largely unaware of the serious complications associated with osteoporosis,” Vaishya said. Osteoporotic fractures are defined as fractures associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) and include clinical spine, hip, forearm and shoulder fractures.

Source: Mint March 29, 2018 20:03 UTC