What is osteoporosis, and how does it develop?
There are two types of osteoporosis: type 1 and type 2 . Type 1 osteoporosis (postmenopausal osteoporosis) typically occurs in women between 50 and 60 years of age and is linked to declining estrogen concentrations that occur in at menopause. It dramatically affects trabecular bone. Type 2 osteoporosis occurs in both men and women, tends to be diagnosed later in life (70 to 75 years of age), and is a result of breakdown of both cortical and trabecular bone. It develops due to a combination of dietary and age-related factors. With either form, people can lose significant height during old age and experience severe pain, especially in the spine.
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