UNVEILING OSTEOPOROSIS: UNDERSTANDING A HIDDEN DISEASE AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Аннотация

Osteoporosis is a silent and often overlooked disease characterized by reduced bone density and increased fracture risk. It affects millions of people worldwide, predominantly women in postmenopausal years and older adults. This abstract aims to shed light on the significance of osteoporosis, its underlying causes, and strategies for its management. The abstract highlights the importance of early detection and diagnosis through bone density testing and discusses preventive measures such as adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, weight-bearing exercises, and lifestyle modifications. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of pharmacological interventions, including bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, and newer medications, in the treatment of osteoporosis. The abstract concludes by emphasizing the need for public awareness, healthcare provider education, and policy interventions to address the burden of osteoporosis and improve patient outcomes. KEYWORDS Osteoporosis, bone density, fracture risk, postmenopausal women, older adults, early detection, diagnosis, preventive measures, calcium, vitamin D, exercise, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological interventions, bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, public awareness.