Over 77% of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed and therefore untreated. Most people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone, such as their hip, wrist, or spine. The sooner a healthcare provider diagnoses osteoporosis, the less likely you are to experience bone fractures. Watch this week’s HealthBreak to hear from Dr. Alison Redding at South Central Internal Medicine about how osteoporosis can be managed.

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