October is a health-conscious month. Besides Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there’s also World Cerebral Palsy Day (Oct 6), World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), World Arthritis Day (Oct 12) and other observances.
Last Tuesday and Thursday were World Menopause Day and World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), with both being linked as menopause accelerates bone loss and increases the risk of osteoporosis.
Driven by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), this year’s campaign, “Step Up For Bone Health”, aims to raise awareness and drive action for a fracture-free future.
When bones become fragile, they are likely to crack. This develops over several years, without any warning, until a fall or sudden impact causes a fracture, which can be life-changing as it affects mobility, independence and quality of life.
A silent disease, osteoporosis is vastly…
