A BROKEN BONE
A break – particularly of the wrist, spine or hip – is often the first sign of weakening bones or the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis, which affects an estimated three million women in the UK.
✱ If you’re 50 or over, talk to your GP about a bone density (DEXA) scan to check for osteoporosis.
✱ Consider medication. If diagnosed with osteoporosis, your GP can prescribe tablets, such as alendronic acid, to reduce the rate of bone loss.
✱ A Body Mass Index below 20 can put you at to check your BMI.
