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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

World Osteoporosis Day: The risk factors and early warning signs everyone needs to know about

October 20 marks World Osteoporosis Day – but despite being a relatively common condition, many people are unaware they’re at risk.

According to Age UK, osteoporosis – which is associated with weakened bones and often referred to as a ‘silent disease’, as symptoms can creep up on people – affects approximately three million people in the UK. Yet, many only find out they have it when they break a bone.

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