National Women’s Health Week 2023 from May 14-20 in the United States “is encouraging women and girls to reflect on their individual needs and take steps to improve and maintain their overall health”. Read more
May 2023 Spotlights Mental Health. Mental Health Month is held in the United States and Mental Health Awareness Week is held 15-21 May in the United Kingdom. Read more
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023 is May in the United States. The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation note “Women can lose up to 20 % of bone mass in the 5-7 years postmenopause”.
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023
What is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023?
In May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month the (United States) Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) explain:
“Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is observed every May to educate people about bone health and the importance of taking preventative measures”.
Osteoporosis
How common is osteoporosis?
In May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month the BHOF note:
“Approximately 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis”.
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and osteoporosis?
On page four in Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Social Media Toolkit 2023 the BHOF note:
“Menopause can increase the risk of osteoporosis due to decreased estrogen levels”.
Health Care Provider
What if I would like to find out what my bone density is or if I need to take calcium or vitamin D supplements?
If you would like to find out anything to do with your bones it, may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
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- Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
Bone Health & and Osteoporosis Foundation [United States]- Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, United States]
- Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, United States]: Bones and Beyond: The Benefits of Self-Care for Both Body and Mind
- Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, United States]: Free Webinars Offered During Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
- Bonetalk.org [Bone Talk, United States]: Podcast Episodes
- HRT & Menopause Extra
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) With Dr Nicky Peel & Prof. David Armstrong
- May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
- May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: Attend Awareness Month Events
- May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: On Demand Webinars
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Lifestyle Tips for Menopause Wellness
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Webinars: Previous – Osteoposrosis for Midlife Women and Beyond
- What Is A Bone Density Test (DXA Scan)
- What Is Osteoporosis and What Causes It? [+ Video: What Is Osteoporosis?]
- What Women Need To Know [+ Video: Losing Bone Mass]
- Your Path To Good Bone Health
Last Updated: 23 April 2023 – Last Revised: 23 April 2023
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