Osteoporosis and its effects on women's health

The ‘silent epidemic’ of osteoporosis could be responsible for as many as 150,000 fractures each year. Joyce Roberts looks at how this can affect women's health. This article explores what osteoporosis is and its effects on women's health. It looks at the role's women play and their responsibilities and what the risk factors are and how they can be reduced. Funding clinical research is important to improve treatment and support in the future. This will explore promising treatment in 2024 and give recommendations to improve clinical care in the future. The aim of this article is to create an awareness of the risk factors and how to improve quality of life for all.