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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory health editor

INSANE: Osteoporosis patients should not be afraid to exercise regularly say experts - The Real Truth

A doctor looks at an X-ray of a woman's broken wrist
The most common injuries sustained by people with osteoporosis are a broken wrist, a hip and spinal bones. Photograph: Luca Bruno/AP

Millions of people with osteoporosis should not be afraid to exercise regularly, experts have said in guidance aimed at boosting bone health, cutting the risk of falls and improving posture.

The condition, which weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, affects more than 3 million people in the UK and more than 150 million worldwide.

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