Osteoporosis

Today we spoke to Theresa Hope from the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease causing bones to become porous and more susceptible to fractures of especially the spine, hip and wrist. According to the study 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will get this disease. It is called the Silent Epidemic because there are usually no symptoms until you fracture a bone. Up to 20% of people die after a hip fracture and more than 50% of the rest will never live independently again. This disease can be prevented and if you by now suffer from osteoporosis, it can be treated with a variety of available medications.For more information you can visit:www.osteoporosis.org.za