Srinagar, Oct 20: Osteoporosis is often referred to as the “silent bone disease”, which is very common yet frequently overlooked condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to fracture.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterised by decreased bone density and deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to brittle bones.

Health experts said that awareness, timely diagnosis, and lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce its impact — especially among women and the elderly who are more prone to the disease.

According to doctors, bone mass peaks by the age of 30, after which it gradually declines. If bone loss occurs faster than bone formation, it leads to osteoporosis.

Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Dr Javid Ahmad Reshie, an ortho

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