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”.

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023

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”.

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023

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”.

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023

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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Last Updated: 23 April 2023 – Last Revised: 23 April 2023