What is it? Osteoporosis is a progressive bone condition, characterised by loss of bone mass and density. This increases the bone’s fragility, creating a greater susceptibility to fractures. Prior to developing osteoporosis, people are diagnosed with osteopenia, which indicates low bone mass which may develop into osteoporosis. The Stages of Osteoporosis Who gets it? People of all ages, sex and race can have osteoporosis, however it is of much higher prevalence in women and people over 50....