Healing fractures due to osteoporosis costs the Australian health system more than $3 billion per year. But despite that, only half of Australian adults who are at rest actually have a vital scan for the condition.
Experts encourage all Australians over the age of 50 to take a simple online assessment.
If deemed 'at risk', a bone density check can then be done to find out if they have the condition, at full replacement cost.
If undiagnosed, the long-term impact of this disease on health can be devastating.
