October 2022
Osteoporosis is a problem worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.
Be Proactive
Strong bones, together with strong muscles, will help you enjoy an active, mobile and independent future. No matter what your age or the state of your bone health, a first step is to ensure a bone-healthy lifestyle.
Keep your bones and muscles moving, weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening and balance-training exercises are best.
Ensure your diet is rich in bone-calcium, vitamin D and protein are the most important for bone health. Safe exposure to sunshine will help you get enough vitamin D.
Maintain a healthy body weight, avoid smoking and excessive drinking.
If you are over the age of 50 and you have one or more risk factors you should discuss these with your doctor and ask for an assessment of your bone health status.
If you're at high risk you will likely need medication to ensure optimal protection against fracture.
Getein in Action
As a trusted in vitro diagnostic national enterprise in China, Getein has been developing comprehensive tests in aid of assessing patients' bone health status and evaluating the risk of osteoporosis.
MAGICL 6000 is a compact and innovative chemiluminescence solution that can provide 25-OH-VD , PTH and Osteocalcin testing to help you prevent Osteoporosis!
Reference:
International Osteoporosis Foundation.
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