Osteoporosis: The Silent Thief

To have strong healthy bones well into old age is a common wish that will not be fulfilled in many cases. All women over the age of 60 are at risk where osteoporosis is concerned. It is defined as reduced bone mass; the micro-structure of the bone is disturbed and the danger of fractures greatly increased. Osteoporosis is a common disease but still widely underestimated both by patients and healthcare professionals.

von Jane Funke, Hannelore Gießen
30.11.2009