Brittle bones concern
October 21, 2010
ONE in two Australians over the
age of 40 are concerned about
developing weak and brittle bones,
according to new research figures
released by Osteoporosis Australia.
The study collated responses
from 650 Australians aged between
40 and 75 years, and found that
despite their concerns over brittle
bones the majority of respondents
had not taken steps to prevent the
condition.
The study found that whilst 81%
of respondents were aware that
calcium plays a role in the
prevention of osteoporosis, only
25% percent made a conscious
effort to include it in their diet.
Moreover 64% described their
exercise levels as poor or very poor,
and 69% had not undergone a
bone density scan.
“All Australians need to make bone
health a priority – this applies to
younger men and women, in their
30s and 40s, who are also
vulnerable to bone loss,” said
Naseema Sparks, Chief Executive
Officer of Osteoporosis Australia.
For more info visit
www.osteoporosis.org.au/
osteo_osteoporosis.php.
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