Mar
24
Alarming facts about osteoporosis
Filed Under Health
It has been placed in surveys that about 20% of people over the age of 65 who had a fracture in the hip will eventually die within the year after the fracture was gained. Indeed, the main cause of death from Osteoporosis is associated with the consequences of fractures. Once diagnosed with osteoporosis, a senior must be treated immediately and the prevention of fractures and falls becomes extremely important.
Other diseases also have an impact on bone loss and survival. A quick consultation to your health care provider is a must and is strongly recommended.
In terms of survival, nobody can live forever. Predicting the survival of a senior with hip fracture generally looks for less than a 6 month survival. However, treatments, nutritions and support systems have a huge impact on survival as well.
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