It causes serious damage to the bones if we do not move enough

Osteoporosis (osteoporosis) is a decrease in bone mass, a change in bone structure, and a weakening of bone strength, resulting in abnormal bone fragility.
In Hungary, 15-17 thousand femoral fractures, 30-40 thousand vertebral fractures and 30,000 wrist fractures occur each year. Of these, the thigh fracture is the most dangerous, the death rate is high, and some of the survivors will be disabled for a lifetime.

Experts emphasize the need to pay attention to timely screening of endangered individuals and the importance of personalized therapy for broken patients.

Childhood can start with trouble

Incorrect nutrition and inactive lifestyle play a major role in the development of osteoporosis. Already at an early age, attention should be paid to the nutrition of children, to regular active, lifestyle-rich lifestyles to ensure that their bones are of sufficient quality and quantity by the age of 25.

Unfortunately, statistics show that four out of every ten children in the school are significantly calcium deficient, while 70% of adults have vitamin D deficiency.

If you regularly consume up to half a liter of milk every day or eat cheese, kefir or yoghurt every day, you do not need a separate calcium intake. If you do not consume milk or dairy products, it is necessary to supplement the calcium intake in the form of a preparation. In addition, vitamin D supplementation is extremely important from September to May.

There are risk factors

The risk of osteoporosis is increased by, for example, thyroid overactivity, absorption disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, persistent taking of certain drugs (steroids, blood thinners), smoking, and excessive caffeine consumption.

In Hungary, there is an efficient and professionally high quality care network, which has resulted in significant results in the past ten years in reducing bone fractures due to osteoporosis.

(Source: marmalade.co.uk; hirado.com | Image: pixabay.com)