Many older adults unknowingly have osteoporosis


Osteoporosis, meaning porous bone (as seen on the right), is a disease in which bones become weak and fragile. — Abbott

By now, we’re all aware that Malaysia is an ageing society.

Seven percent of our population is aged 65 and above, and many of them are suffering from poor bone health, but don’t know it.

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