1. Osteoporosis Hannah Compiano, Ian Callahan, Kanae Sato

2. Definition The abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women. Origin: to the 1830s to the 1960s, people had been discovering more and more about the disease, in the 1980s, it was revealed to the public as a threat

3. Signs/Symptoms the bones lose mass slowly feel no pain as the bones thin to the point where even a slight bump or a fit of coughing can cause a facture, loss in height, severe back pain, deformity of the spine, and impair a persons ability to walk. How long they should last before concern: as long as you feel these symptoms you should get yourself checked out.

4. Genetic, hereditary or environmental factors Mostly older women develop this disease, it genetically happens more often to older people, hereditary can be a factor caused by collagen mutations, estrogen, or vitamin d receptor abnormalities. Environmental factors have to do with diets and exercise habits that can cause this disease.

5. Treatment/Managing the problem If treatment is available (examples: estrogen medical/ hormone medications such as bisphosphonate and Raloxifene) Role of diet: calcium and vitamin d Role of exercise: it can help balance and strengthens bones Role of medicine: help strengthen bones or keep them from as much more damage as they can Role of family support given: can support you by helping you choose the healthier choices. Also can be around just in case you fall or hurt yourself.

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