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Health conversations: World Osteoporosis Day on October 20


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As we mark World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa is advocating for better approaches to diagnosing and treating osteoporosis patients.While it is not always easy to avoid bone density loss, the good news is that early diagnosis and a good treatment plan can prevent about 70% of osteoporotic fractures, helping patients to live longer, better, more fulfilling lives. According Tereza Hough, CEO of the NOFSA, there are several ways to prevent the life-altering impact of osteoporosis. “The best thing you can do to improve your bone health is to take action quickly,” says Hough.

Guest : Tereza Hough, CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA)

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