Osteoporosis: "Need-to-Knows" for Pharmacists About Bone Health.

The article offers information about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis refers to porous bone considered as the most common bone disease among adults in the U.S. It refers to a disease wherein the bone tissue mass and architecture deteriorate thus leading to bone fragility and a risk for fracture. The disease can be classified as primary which occurs in later life and secondary which is characterized by bone loss caused by other conditions. Also explored are its risk factors, screening strategies and therapy.