Correct Answer : October 20
World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20. The day is observed with the aim of raising global awareness about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Osteoporotic fractures affect around 10 million Indians each year, both males and females.
World Osteoporosis Day was launched on October 20, 1996, by the United Kingdom's National Osteoporosis Society, supported by the European Commission. The World Health Organization (WHO), in 1998, was the co-sponsor of World Osteoporosis Day.
World Osteoporosis Day 2022 Theme : The theme for World Osteoporosis Day 2022 is "Step Up For Bone Health". Bone health is important at all stages of life. However, having strong bones is something that people should not take for granted.
What is Osteoporosis :
* In osteoporosis, bones become weak and fragile, so that they break easily - even after a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement.
* Approximately one-third of women and one-fifth of men aged 50 and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture worldwide. Osteoporosis-induced fractures can be life-threatening and cause long-term pain and disability..
Source : India Today
