While it is not such a common disease in men, blacks, it is more common in Caucasians and Pakistani women.
Bone health is an important issue and needs prevention since once develop, treatment can stop or slow progression but bone which is lost cannot regenerate.
Weak bones fracture easily and back/spine problem is common with osteoporosis.
Good nutrition and light ,weight bearing exercises with sun exposure is important.
Certain diseases, hormonal imbalance, multiple births, menopause and medications can enhance bone loss.
One can read about Dexa-scan to detect the disease.