World Osteoporosis Day 2022: What is osteoporosis? Know the common risk factors; tips to keep bones healthy

World Osteoporosis Day 2022: World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20 every year with an aim to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority. Osteoporosis Day is dedicated to create global awareness for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the osteoporosis disease. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle leading to fractures, especially in the spine, hip and wrist. Women are at greater risk of osteoporosis than men, especially after the age of 50.

World Osteoporosis Day 2022 Theme

The theme for World Osteoporosis Day 2022 is “Step Up For Bone Health."

Here are a few common risk factors for osteoporosis

-A broken bone after the age of 50

-Height loss of 4 cm or more, stooped back

-Early menopause

-Being underweight-Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, breast or prostate cancer, or certain digestive diseases (associated with osteoporosis)

-Medications causing osteoporosis

-Parental history of hip fracture or osteoporosis

-Sedentary lifestyle

-Smoking and excessive drinking

Tips to keep bones healthy

-Taking a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D

-Safe exposure to sunlight.

-Regularly exercising to prevent bone loss. -Weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening and balance-training exercises are good for bones.

-Avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.

-Maintaining a healthy weight.

Here are a few symptoms of osteoporosis for diagnosis

-Low backache or neck pain

-Loss of height over time

-Stooped/bent posture

-Fracture of hip or spine or bones of wrist usually result from fall

-A bone health assessment and bone mineral density determination

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