Prevent osteoporosis + prevent falls = reduce the risk of fractures

Studies have shown that falls are the leading cause of traumatic fractures among the elderly in my country, and the risk of fractures after falls is greatly increased among elderly people with osteoporosis.

As World Osteoporosis Day 2021 approaches, the Chronic Disease Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the China Population Welfare Foundation, the Aging Communication Branch of the Chinese Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and the Health Communication Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association jointly launched a themed publicity campaign to prevent falls among the elderly with the theme of "Know the Risks, Prevent Falls". It is recommended that all elderly people, especially those at high risk of osteoporosis and those with osteoporosis, should be aware of the risks of falls and take early prevention measures.