Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength, which
predisposes a person to increased risk of fracture. In the United States, 26% of women
aged≥ 65 years and> 50% of women aged≥ 85 years have osteoporosis. Over 1.5 million
fractures per year are attributable to osteoporosis; these fractures result in 500,000
hospitalizations, 800,000 emergency room visits, 2.6 million physician visits, 180,000
nursing home placements, and 12billionto 18 billion in direct healthcare costs each year …