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World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October
October 21 , 2018
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- World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed on the October 20 annually to promote worldwide awareness of osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
- The day aims to create awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis
- The day was launched on October 20th, 1996. Since 1997, it has been organised by the “International Osteoporosis Foundation”.
- In 1998 and 1999, the World Health Organization acted as co-sponsor of World Osteoporosis Day.
- Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become weak and brittle and increases the risk of the breakage.
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