+ Infographic textWhat is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones.  8 million women in the U.S. have osteoporosis. 1 in 4 women over age 65 have the disease.  “Osteo” means bone, and “osteoporosis” means porous bone. If you have osteoporosis, the natural holes in the bones get bigger, making them weaker. Non-Hispanic white women and Asian women are at highest risk.Osteoporosis is a silent disease Osteoporosis sneaks up on you. You might only find out after you break a bone, but speak to your healthcare provider if you notice that you’re shorter than you used to be or yo...

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