I had no idea I had an increased risk of developing osteoporosis until I tried this free quiz-here’s how to check your bone health
The Royal Osteoporosis Society has launched a free online quiz to help individuals assess their risk of developing osteoporosis. The article emphasizes that the condition is often silent and encourages proactive health checks for those over 50.
Why it matters
Osteoporosis is a widespread health issue, and early detection through accessible tools can significantly improve long-term bone health outcomes.
Find out if you're at greater risk in just three minutes
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(Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Osteoporosis is often described as a silent disease.
It's a chronic and often age-related condition where bone mineral density and mass gradually decline, making these structures weak and brittle, but it typically causes no pain or obvious symptoms.
Globally, a third of women and one in five men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation .
Yet the vast majority of the population have never checked their risk level.
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