America’s bone health is quietly headed for a $19 billion crisis

America faces a growing bone health crisis as aging populations experience increased fragility due to sedentary lifestyles, insufficient calcium/vitamin D intake, and a shortage of specialists. Over 50% of U.S. adults over 50 have low bone density or osteoporosis, leading to severe fractures and independence loss, with the U.S. potentially facing a $19 billion healthcare burden by 2038.