Welcome to the Strong To The Bone assessment tool for women and
congratulations on taking the first step towards strong, healthy bones!
Osteoporosis is a disease that breaks down the tissue in your bones,
making them fragile and more likely to break. The condition is more
common than you think - it affects an estimated 8 million women in the
U.S. and one in two women over the age of fifty will experience a broken
bone due to osteoporosis in her remaining lifetime. Here's another eye-opener: Bone fractures
related to osteoporosis are more common in women than heart attacks,
breast cancer, and strokes combined.
The good news is that it's not too late, or too early, to start taking
care of your bones. This short test will help you learn about your own potential
risk for osteoporosis and provide bone health tips to help keep your
bones strong in the future
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