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US faces $19B bone health crisis due to lifestyle and specialist shortages

A significant health crisis related to bone health is emerging in America, projected to cost $19 billion. This crisis stems from a decline in bone density among the aging population, attributed to reduced physical activity, inadequate nutrient intake (calcium and vitamin D), and a shortage of specialists like endocrinologists and orthopedic surgeons. The silent nature of bone loss means damage often goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs, leading to severe consequences such as loss of independence and increased mortality. Prevention through adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, alongside regular weight-bearing exercise, is crucial to mitigate this growing public health issue. AI

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US faces $19B bone health crisis due to lifestyle and specialist shortages

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew T. Drake ·

    America’s bone health is quietly headed for a $19 billion crisis

    Half of adults over 50 have weak bones, fractures kill one in five hip fracture patients, and a looming doctor shortage means prevention may be the only way to keep an avoidable cost spiral from breaking the system.