Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022 in the United States. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation note “Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the ﬁve-to-seven years after menopause”.

Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022

What is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022?

In Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022: Exercise to Maximize Bone Health the (United States) Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) explain:

“This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will commemorate Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with bone healthy exercises and information – for all ages – to help achieve better bone health. An empowering aspect of the month is a weekly series of webinars with something for everyone – from younger kids to teens to adults and the elderly. Learn more about these energizing, online events here. Another useful resource is BHOF’s Digital Calendar which features 31 days of exercise tips, videos and educational materials”.

Osteoporosis

What do the BHOF note about osteoporosis?

In Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022: Exercise to Maximize Bone Health the BHOF note:

“Approximately 10 million Americans, age 50 and above, have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at an increased risk for bone fractures. Most people are not aware that bone fractures related to osteoporosis are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. But, regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises have been proven to build and maintain bone density for women and men”.

Digital Calendar

What is the BHOF’s handy digital calendar?

In May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month #ExerciseToMaximise the BHOF explain:

“BHOF’s handy digital calendar shares 31 Ways to Stay Bone Strong. If you learn and practice one tip for each day in May, you will be well on your way to helping to protect your bones! Each date links to a vetted action, fact or resource that will help you live a healthy, active life”.

Bone Density and Postmenopause

Is there an association between bone density and postmenopause?

In Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2022: Exercise To Maximize Bone Health – Additional Shareable Facts About Osteoporosis the BHOF note:

“Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the ﬁve-to-seven years after menopause”.

In Calcium: Recommended Daily Calcium Intake – Women the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health also note:

“When women go through menopause, there is a rapid loss of bone because of decreased oestrogen and this process may last from 4-8 years after menopause”.

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to know what my bone density is, or if I need to take calcium or vitamin D supplements?

If you would like to know about 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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