OSTEOPOROSIS
– SCI & TECH
News:
Unmasking India’s
osteoporosis care crisis
What's
in the news?
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Only a small percentage of people in India
receive care for their osteoporosis — a condition characterised by weakening of
bones.
Osteoporosis:
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones start to become weak and brittle -
in fact, your bones will become so weak that even a mild fall or stress like
bending can cause a fracture.
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It causes long-term pain, changes in posture and increases chances of fractures
and nerve injury.
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It is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin - D.
Symptoms:
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Inactive gums
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Leaning posture
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Strength starts to weaken
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Loss of height over time
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Bones break much more easily
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Osteoporosis may limit mobility, which
often leads to feelings of isolation or depression.
Osteoporosis
day:
20 October
Theme:
Build better bones
Key
takeaways:
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Data shows that at least 46 million women
in India currently live with post-menopausal osteoporosis, which is only one
type of osteoporosis.