The condition is most common in older women, but it can affect men, younger adults and children too
A common bone condition that can lead to long-term pain affects around 3 million people in the UK - but many people are unaware they have it due to its lack of symptoms.
According to the NHS, osteoporosis weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. While losing bone is a normal part of ageing, some people lose bone much faster than normal, which can lead to the condition.Read more health stories from the Manchester Evening News here. The condition develops slowly over several years and is often only discovered when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break or fracture. About one in every two women and one in nine men over 50 will fracture a bone because of osteoporosis, and there are more than 500,000 fractures every year due to the condition, according to the charity Age UK.
How to spot osteoporosis Spotting signs of osteoporosis can be a challenge as it can be hard to tell if your bones are getting weaker unless you suffer an injury.
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