Osteoporosis: A Disease That Affect Strength Of The Bone

Osteoporosis is a disease that affect strength of the bones ( literally the word osteoporosis means “ porous bone” ) leading to increased risk of bone fractures. The bone strength has two main properties, the mass and the quality of the bone. The bone is a living tissue made up of tough elastic collagen fibers and minerals and contains cells that make and moulds itself in a process called bone resorption, it also forms the rigid skeletal framework that protects body organs. Osteoporosis is influenced by various factors such as genetic, sex, hormones nutrition, environment and others,
As we grow bones tend to form fast, and as a result new bones are added to the skeleton than old bone is removed making the bones to grow in both strength and