Diet and the Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures

One of the striking demographic features of all countries in the late 20th century is the increasing longevity of both men and women. Unfortunately, this extension of life expectancy has not been associated with a similar increase in disability-free years of life, so that many old people have increasing pain and dysfunction during their last years. Osteoporotic fractures are an important contributor to these problems, because they affect 50 percent of women and 30 percent of men over the age of 50 years.1 What can be done to prevent osteoporotic fractures? The answer to this question goes to the fundamentals . . .