McLean, VA - September 4, 2013– It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis or are at high risk of developing the condition due to low bone density. It is usually seen in individuals over 50, but it can strike at any age, and there are factors that put you at higher risk, such as:
· Being female
· Low body weight
· Lack of physical activity
· A family history of osteoporosis
· Early menopause without hormone replacement
· Prior bone fractures