Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases2004, Pages 436-440Osteoporosis in Older WomenAuthor links open overlay panelKaren M. Prestwood, Gustavo DuqueShow moreShareCitehttps://doi.org/10.1016/B0-12-475570-4/00954-9Get rights and contentOsteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to enhanced bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture incidence.Recommended articlesReferences (0)Cited by (0)View full textCopyright © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.