Health ministry identifies three main causes of osteoporosis
Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has outlined three key factors behind osteoporosis, a condition where bones lose density and become fragile.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Ministry of Health has identified three main causes of osteoporosis.
In a post on X, the ministry explained that osteoporosis, or bone thinning, is a disease in which bones lose part of their mass and strength, becoming similar to sponge filled with holes.
The ministry added that this occurs due to an imbalance between bone formation and renewal, resulting from several factors such as aging, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, and hormonal changes. These factors make bones weak and more susceptible to fractures, which most commonly occur in the hip, spine, or wrist.
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