Osteoporosis is a silent threat

Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS – Jefferson Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that weakens bones. Weak bones are more likely to break. Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because it can progress without symptoms until a fracture occurs, typically in the hip, spine or wrist. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis occurs when bone density and quality are reduced. Bones become porous and brittle due to an imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption. While bone is a living