Osteoporosis Day:Its significance

Osteoporosis day held every year on October 20 is organised to create awareness on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.Remember 1 in 3 women and 1/5 Men above the age of 50 are diagnosed with Osteoporosis.
Though it affects people in the age group of 50 and above but seed is laid much earlier.Among women in India, primary causes of Osteoporosis are lack of proper diet,exercise from the childhood.Later on when she becomes mother,additional pressure is put on her weak bones which turn more brittle.And the problem gets accentuated post menopause.
Among men sedentary life style is the biggest cause.
Various cures are available for treating Osteoporosis but the best treatment lies in its prevention and if for some reason you are not able to prevent it,then remember to strictly follow the Doctors prescription.