The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton that becomes more common with advanced age, especially in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures, thereby reducing the quality of life for those who suffer from it. Due to the aging population, direct costs resulting from osteoporosis are projected to reach upward of $25 billion per year by 2025. The main pharmaceuticals primarily target osteoclasts. Exercise may be an effective method of preventing osteoporosis, although more research needs to be done. More research should be conducted to explore potential ways to enhance osteoblastic activity as a method to treat and/or reverse osteoporosis. This review compares the pros and cons of major methods to treat osteoporosis.
Recommended Citation
Greenberg, E. (2021). Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Review. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 15(1), 34-38. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol15/iss1/7
