Within a country, the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies can be organized and structured in a number of ways to provide law enforcement throughout the country. A law enforcement agencyâs jurisdiction can be for the whole country or for a division or sub-division within the country.
Definition of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calcium and bone protein. Osteoporosis predisposes a person to fractures, which are often slow to heal and heal poorly. It is most common in older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, and in patients who take steroids or steroidal drugs.
Osteoporosis is a condition in which a decrease in the density of bones weakens the bones, making breaks (fractures) likely. 1  Aging, estrogen deficiency, low vitamin D or calcium intake, and certain disorders can decrease the amounts of the components that maintain bone density and strength. Osteoporosis may not cause symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. Fractures can occur with little or no force and may occur after a minor fall.