World Osteoporosis Day

20 October

World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) every year, World Osteoporosis Day involves campaigns by national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world with activities in over 90 countries.

Osteoporosis prevention - 3 Steps to Unbreakable Bones

This year's World Osteoporosis Day campaign theme, under the banner of 'Love your Bones' reminds everyone to take three essential steps towards osteoporosis prevention:

  1. Do daily weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise
  2. Ensure you are getting enough vitamin D
  3. Eat a balanced diet with plenty of calcium-rich foods.

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