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Osteoporosis

November is osteoporosis month.

• Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens bones, decreasing bone strength and increasing the risk of fracture
• Affects people at any age, but most common among Canadians 50+ years old
• The most common places of fracture from Osteoporosis are the wrist, spine, hip, and shoulder
• Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined

For more information on prevention, treatment, and support for patients with Osteoporosis click here.