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World Osteoporosis Day

Osteoporosis has nothing to do with young people? Understand the six misunderstandings

07:33, October 20, 2023 Source: People's Network

Editor's Note Today (October 20) is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by decreased bone mass, destruction of bone tissue microstructure, increased bone fragility and fracture prone. With the aging of the population, osteoporosis has become a worldwide health problem. Many people believe that osteoporosis is a concern for the elderly. In fact, the prevention of osteoporosis should start from childhood. In addition, we should also recognize these common mistakes and develop correct eating habits to effectively reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis.

Source: People's Daily, People's Daily Overseas Edition, Beijing CDC

Editor/designer: Sun Hongli, Hu Haiyue (intern)

(Editor in charge: Sun Hongli, Lv Qian)