Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 21 | Page 37
Concerned About
Your Bone Health?
You Should Be . . .
T
he Surgeon General predicted over
a decade ago that bone disease
and fractures “will have a tremendous
negative impact on the future well-being
of Americans.” As we age, the renewal of
bone structure slows, causing bones to
lose density and become more porous and
brittle, resulting in unexpected fractures.
When talking about bone loss, the
increased risk of osteoporosis should be
of major concern. Some of the statistics
should bring this home:
•
Osteoporosis leads to 1.5 million
fractures per year—mostly hip,
spine and wrist. (National Institutes
of Health)
•
Osteoporosis afflicts 52 million
Americans. (National Osteoporosis
Foundation)
•
One in two women past the age of 50
will break a bone due to osteo