Women, are you reaching breaking point?

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Did you know the lifetime risk for women dying from hip fracture complications is equal to the risk of dying from breast cancer? For example, 20% of women who suffer a hip fracture die within the next 12 months.

Broken bones caused by osteoporosis are not only excruciatingly painful, but can also have a serious impact on quality of life. Hip fractures can lead to serious disability and can result in the need for constant care.

Despite the fact that half of women in the UK over 50 will suffer a bone fracture, recent research shows that only 4% fear developing osteoporosis and fracturing a hip, compared with 56% of women who are afraid of developing cancer.

As part of Osteoporosis Awareness Month the Alliance for Better Bone Health hope to encourage women to take precautionary measures against osteoporosis through the launch of the Act Now Protect The Future guide. Aimed at women of all ages, the guide contains simple and constructive advice on everyday changes you can make to improve your bone health and prevent brittle bones. The guide was developed by a leading group of health and wellbeing experts.

Matt Roberts will be live online in the studio on Friday 30th June at 1.30pm offering simple and constructive advice to women to help them prevent or manage osteoporosis. He will be joined by Dr Dawn Harper and Dr Richard Keen, contributors to the Act Now Protect The Future guide.

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