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Grade 8 - Health - Diet Related Illnesses: Osteoporosis

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What is Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. If you have osteoporosis, you have an increased risk for fractured bones (broken bones).

What is Osteoporosis and How to Prevent It

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