Program: "Osteoporosis: Breaking the Fall" Episode(s): Osteoporosis: Breaking the Fall Production Date(s): 1999 Format: DVD Price: $19.95 Synopsis: Osteoporosis is a silent disease that affects over 28 million Americans. It diminishes bone tissue from the skeleton until bones become fragile and begin to break. Half of all women over 50 years old and one in eight men over 50 will suffer one of these fractures in their lifetimes. This program unravels the myths surrounding osteoporosis and provides positive prevention, detection and quality of life information. From the nation's capital to the country's rural areas, it demonstrates how health care providers, advocates and legislators are on the move to strengthen the fight against this potentially devastating illness.