World osteoporosis day: celebrating two decades of progress in preventing osteoporotic fractures in Iran

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Every year, World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated all across the world with the main objective of raising awareness and education of the general public, healthcare professionals, and policy-makers about a silent disease with devastating consequences which can be effectively prevented through lifestyle modification and early detection. This year’s campaign is planned to be launched with the theme: “THAT’S OSTEOPOROSIS” which highlights the emotional burden imposed on people living with osteoporosis all across the world. Osteoporosis, which leads to decreased bone mass and increased risk of fractures, is the most common metabolic bone disease. Clinical consequences of the fractures which usually involve the spine, forearm and the hip can be grave, particularly in case of hip fractures which leads to grave health and financial consequences. …