CDC: 1 in 4 Women = Osteoporosis. Men at Risk as Well

The CDC is reporting that many American women and even some men will deal with bone density issues as they age. Osteoporosis and osteopenia can have an impact on health including a higher risk of Long Term Health Care. This means planning for Long Term Health Care‬ needs to be part of your ‪retirement‬ planning.

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A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that one-quarter of all American women aged 65 or older suffer from osteoporosis a leading cause of Long Term Health Care.

The weakening bones of osteoporosis greatly raises a person's odds for dangerous fractures. As a person ages these issues cause a number of health issues including the need for help with everyday living activities.

This is not just a woman’s issue. Close to 6 percent of men in this age group also have osteoporosis, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The experts weren't surprised and say more must be done to test for and treat the loss of bone density that often comes with age.

Osteoporosis and its precursor condition -- osteopenia (low bone mass) -- "is not just a problem for the 80-year-old individual, but starts to become an issue for many adults in their 50s and 60s," said Dr. Saad Chaudhary, a spine surgeon at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City.
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