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Weak bones can have deadly consequences. Women often get bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis, yet many men don’t even realize they are at risk until they suffer a major fracture. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, with a focus on raising awareness about osteoporosis in men.

A new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center among U.S. adults finds that only 1% of men are concerned about bone density.

This concerns Paul Lewis, MD, an interventional radiologist at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. “It’s a silent disease, and it’s silent until it makes some noise, and how it makes noise is with a fracture,” said Lewis, who often treats patients with spinal and pelvic fractures.

The National Spine Health Foundation estimates that 2 million men have osteoporosis, while another 16 million men have low bone mass known as osteopenia.

The Ohio State survey found cancer (32%) is the number one concern when it comes to men’s health, followed closely by heart disease (30%). Other top concerns include obesity (18%) and sexual health (8%).