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Indian Woman and Bone Health


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1 Chief Gynaecologist, Co-Director, Tanvir Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
     

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World Health Organization has classified osteoporosis as a noncommunicable disease. Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic or ‘silent’ disease and presents as a fragility fracture. It has a long incubation period with initiation in the womb presents itself in the elderly. It has a socio-economic impact and is not an inevitable part of ageing. The modifiable risk factors need to be propagated amongst consumers, medical professionals, health authorities and administrative authorities to improve bone health. This article provides evidence-based guidance for practitioners to promote women’s health in the segment of bone health. Advice on simple lifestyle changes brings rich dividends.

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Meeta Singh
Chief Gynaecologist, Co-Director, Tanvir Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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World Health Organization has classified osteoporosis as a noncommunicable disease. Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic or ‘silent’ disease and presents as a fragility fracture. It has a long incubation period with initiation in the womb presents itself in the elderly. It has a socio-economic impact and is not an inevitable part of ageing. The modifiable risk factors need to be propagated amongst consumers, medical professionals, health authorities and administrative authorities to improve bone health. This article provides evidence-based guidance for practitioners to promote women’s health in the segment of bone health. Advice on simple lifestyle changes brings rich dividends.

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