𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟮𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!"
Today we shine a light on a silent condition that affects millions: osteoporosis. One in 3 women and one in 5 men over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture — often after a minor fall or movement — yet most cases go undiagnosed and untreated. The 2025 theme, "It’s Unacceptable!", calls for urgent action: better awareness, earlier diagnosis, effective treatment and policies that protect bone health for everyone.
𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀
- Osteoporosis is usually symptomless until a fracture occurs.
- Worldwide only ~20% of people with osteoporosis receive diagnosis or treatment.
- Women lose significant bone density in the 5–7 years after menopause — prevention matters early.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆)
1. Move daily — prioritize weight-bearing (walking, stair-climbing), resistance training and balance exercises to build and preserve bone strength.
2. Eat for your bones — include calcium-rich foods (dairy, fortified plant milks, sardines), adequate protein, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin K sources (leafy greens, beans, nuts).
3. Get vitamin D — safe sun exposure plus supplements when needed; vitamin D improves calcium absorption.
4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol — both raise fracture risk and impair bone recovery.
5. Know your risk — family history, early menopause, low body weight, long-term steroid use and certain medical conditions increase risk. Talk to your healthcare provider about bone density testing (DEXA) if you’re at risk.
6. Follow treatment plans — if diagnosed, adhere to prescribed therapies and seek a second opinion if uncertain.
𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀
- 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁: fortified cereal or yogurt + fruit + a handful of almonds.
- 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: salmon or chickpea salad with leafy greens (vitamin K) and whole grains.
- 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: lentil curry or grilled fish, steamed broccoli, and a calcium-fortified side.
Share this to protect someone you love — fractures can be prevented when we act early.
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