1 in 7 people has osteoporosis! Taiwan Health Promotion Administration reveals: "Such people" have a 2-fold risk of fractures
The best time to prevent “osteoporosis” is to start at a young age. It is no longer just the elderly who need to pay attention, young people should not be ignored as well! Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration pointed out that the bone mass of human bones will reach its peak before about 20-30 years old, and then the bone mass will gradually decrease. If the bone mass is lost too much, the originally dense bones will form many The phenomenon of porous pores is the so-called “osteoporosis”. Osteoporosis can cause bones to become brittle and breakable, increasing the risk of fractures.
1 in 7 people suffer from osteoporosis! Are women at higher risk than men?
The Taiwan Health Promotion Administration calls on young people to store their “bones” as early as possible to prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis. There are no obvious symptoms of osteoporosis in the early stages. Certain middle-aged and elderly patients may only experience appearance changes such as shorter height and hunchback, but most people don’t take it seriously. However, if a fall occurs, or a sudden excessive force is applied, such as bending down to carry heavy objects, fractures may occur.
According to the results of the Taiwan Health Promotion Administration’s 2017-2020 “National Nutrition and Health Status Change Survey”, the bone density of people over 65 years old has a bone density of at least one part measured at 14.1%, which is about every 7 people. One person has osteoporosis; women are higher than men (17.4% of women, 10.4% of men), and there is a trend of increasing with age. In addition, severe pain, inability to move, and disability caused by fractures will seriously affect the quality of healthy life.
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Who is at high risk for fractures? The Taiwan Health Promotion Administration explains that if a parent has had a fracture, especially a hip fracture, the individual’s risk of osteoporosis will also increase; and patients who have had an osteoporotic fracture are more likely to have a second fracture. The probability is twice that of those who have never had a fracture.
People taking steroid medications should also be aware that steroids may weaken bones. Postmenopausal women, women who have had their ovaries removed, or who have experienced early menopause before the age of 45 are prone to hormonal changes due to age, and they should pay special attention to their bone health. Taiwan Health Promotion Administration states that as long as you regularly track bone density, understand your condition and treat it, osteoporosis can be stably controlled.
Saving “achievement bones” starts from daily life! “3 tips” to improve bone health
The Taiwan Health Promotion Administration states that osteoporosis can be prevented early by developing a healthy lifestyle in daily life, including a balanced diet, moderate sun exposure, heavy exercise, and avoiding smoking. Bone quality is the result of long-term accumulation, focusing on daily living habits. The National Health Service provides the following tips for “bone preservation” to help people preserve bones and fight osteoporosis from a young age:
Moderate exposure to the sun: It is recommended to enjoy moderate exposure to the sun for 10 to 20 minutes in the early morning (before 10 a.m.) or dusk (after 2 p.m.). Activating vitamin D can help the human body absorb calcium in the intestines.
Balanced diet: Eat more calcium, vitamin D, protein and other foods needed for bone health, such as dairy products, soy products, black sesame seeds and dark green vegetables.
Weight-bearing exercise: Engage in exercises such as jogging, walking, dumbbell exercises, etc. to enhance bone density, strengthen muscles and body balance, and improve self-defense capabilities in the event of a fall.
Source:
Osteoporosis - Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration
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