{"id":158241,"date":"2026-05-17T18:50:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/women-with-brittle-bones-are-50-per-cent-more-likely-to-die-early-study-finds\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T18:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T18:50:29","slug":"women-with-brittle-bones-are-50-per-cent-more-likely-to-die-early-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/women-with-brittle-bones-are-50-per-cent-more-likely-to-die-early-study-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Women with brittle bones are 50 per cent more likely to die early, study finds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By LUKE CHAFER, HEALTH REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are nearly 50 per cent more likely to die prematurely.<\/p>\n

The fragile-bone condition has long been known to raise the chances of potentially life-threatening fractures, but research has now found it also puts sufferers at greater risk from all other serious health issues \u2013 such as heart disease and dementia.<\/p>\n

Nearly 3.5million people in the UK live with osteoporosis, characterised by weakened bones and predominantly affecting postmenopausal women. As oestrogen levels fall, bones break down faster and rebuild more slowly.<\/p>\n

This causes bone density to drop, particularly in the hip area.<\/p>\n

The latest study, published in the medical journal Menopause<\/a> last week, analysed the bone mineral density of nearly 3,000 postmenopausal women.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It found higher bone mineral density was linked to a longer life and also reduced the risk of serious health conditions.<\/p>\n

The study authors concluded that bone mineral density should be used as a marker of overall health. Experts say early screening for the disease is vital.<\/p>\n

The Mail on Sunday together with the Royal Osteoporosis Society has been campaigning for the full rollout of fracture liaison services (FLS), screening clinics that aim to detect osteoporosis before a debilitating fracture.<\/p>\n

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The Royal Osteoporosis Society charity estimates 2,500 people die every year from the effects of preventable hip fractures.<\/p>\n

The Government has committed to full coverage of FLS by 2030, but critics say that without immediate action this will not be met.<\/p>\n

And an analysis by the charity suggests that the failure to roll out services has resulted in 17,000 preventable fractures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dr Monica Christmas, associate medical director at The Menopause Society, said: ‘Early screening and preventive measures, including a calcium-rich diet preferably from food sources, regular weight-bearing exercise and hormone therapy when appropriate, can significantly improve bone health and reduce risks not only of fractures but also cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and dementia.<\/p>\n

‘It’s time we bring this conversation to the forefront.’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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