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Osteoporosis (porous bones) affects about eight million women and two million men and causes more than 1.5 million fractures yearly in the U.S. But osteoporosis can be prevented and treated. Learn about its causes, risk factors, treatments, and prevention. Use this guide to build stronger bones and cut fracture risk.
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