World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20th.
Today, national osteoporosis patient societies host events in over 90 countries throughout the world.
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and strength of the bone are reduced.
Osteoporosis affects over 200 million people in the world. This is according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. Because of its prevalence, osteoporosis is considered a significant public health concern.
According to statistics, one in every three women over 50 years of age suffer an osteoporotic fracture. One in five men also face the same risk but only around 20 percent of osteoporosis patients are lucky to be diagnosed and treated.
This year 2022, the World Osteoporosis Day theme is “Step Up for Bone Health”․