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It’s World Osteoporosis Day on the 20th October. Here are some tips on how to prevent this disease.
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become porous, and therefore less strong and prone to fractures. 1 in 3 women develop osteoporosis in South Africa. It also affects men – 1 in 5 mean develop osteoporosis.
To prevent osteoporosis, follow these guidelines:
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become porous, and therefore less strong and prone to fractures. 1 in 3 women develop osteoporosis in South Africa. It also affects men – 1 in 5 mean develop osteoporosis.
To prevent osteoporosis, follow these guidelines:
- Be active and do weight-bearing exercise such as walking and exercising with light weights
- Don’t smoke
- Eat a healthy balanced diet
- Limit your intake of alcohol
