World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 every year, and is an occasion to raise awareness about the importance of bone health , especially among women who are considered more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a silent disease that causes bones to become weak, brittle and easily broken.
Osteoporosis is often detected after a fracture. As we age, bone health becomes more important, especially for women, who experience a decline in bone density after menopause, due to lower levels of the hormone estrogen, which plays an important role in maintaining bone strength .
We review with Dr. Tariq Jawad, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai, ways to prevent and maintain the health of your bones to reduce their fragility and weakness. But first, we must shed light on the nature of osteoporosis and its causes.
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