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Healthy Bones Australia CEO Greg Lyubomirsky met with the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, to discuss HBA’s pilot proposal to support 1500 aged care residents in understanding their bone health risk, with Know Your Bones self assessment

'A silent epidemic': The latest report from Healthy Bones Australia has found an alarming number of people aged 50 plus who suffer from #osteoporosis . are not getting diagnosed. With Fractures a key symptom of the disease, only half of all Aussie adults who suffer a break get checked.

Of the 88,000+ Aussies who have completed the 'Know Your Bones' online self-assessment, nearly 40% reported having a medical risk factor for osteoporosis, while 99% reported having a lifestyle risk factor.

Learn about osteoporosis risk factors here: knowyourbones.org.au

“I encourage everyone to use 'Know Your Bones' and talk to your doctor about your bone health. #Osteoporosis has substantially impacted my life, and I want others to avoid the pain I have gone through”- Elaine, 57, living with osteoporosis, Melbourne #healthybones
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Did you know more than 6 million Aussies aged 50+ are living with poor bone health?

To learn about your risk of developing osteoporosis, complete our online self assessment at knowyourbones.org.au
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Only 1 in 2 AUS adults who've broken a bone reported having a bone mineral density (BMD) test. Test rates should be much higher given this test is widely available and reimbursed.
These key findings and many more feature in our new report released today. healthybonesaustralia.org.au/know-your-bone…

Today #WorldOsteoporosisDay - we're launching the second edition of our ‘Know Your Bones Community Risk Report' which summarises data from the 88,000+ Aussies who have completed our 'Know Your Bones' online self-assessment to date.
Read full report here: healthybonesaustralia.org.au/know-your-bone…

Tomorrow is #WorldOsteoporosisDay - time to take action for your bone health.

To protect your bones, head to knowyourbones.org.au and complete our online bone health self-assessment. Watch this space for our announcement tomorrow!
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It's time for Australians of all ages to prioritise their bone health!

Learn about the risk factors, and how to best prevent brittle bones and osteoporosis on our new website: healthybonesaustralia.org.au.

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Lifestyle risk factors for poor bone health include low calcium intake, vitamin D deficiency (from limited sunlight exposure), smoking, excessive alcohol intake and physical inactivity.

Protect your bones and talk to your doctor if you are at risk.

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“Despite my family history of bone disease, it never crossed my mind, nor was it even suggested to me, that I may be at risk for developing osteoporosis, even after going through menopause,' - Elaine, 57

Read Elaine's story here: bit.ly/3rXV2Fu

At Healthy Bones Australia we understand the need to focus on early prevention and improving community understanding of risk factors for poor bone health. Our new website provides greater functionality and access to information, which is critical.

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“Had I been told at the outset that my bone health needed attention, I could have taken actions to help protect my bones. Taking vitamin D and calcium supplements, and doing weight bearing exercises, could have made things less severe,' - Renee, 40

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Concerningly, there are more than 4.74 million Australians over 50 years of age (approximately two-thirds of people over 50) living with poor bone health.

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Did you know some medical conditions and medications can lead to poor bone health?

Head to our brand new resource hub for a range of factsheets explaining the impact of these medical conditions and medications on bone health –healthybonesaustralia.org.au/resource-hub/f…

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Early diagnosis of osteoporosis is vital to reducing the number of broken bones, and their impact on individuals and their families.

To find out if you are at risk of developing osteoporosis take our Know Your Bones online self assessment.

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We aim to protect your bone health, build healthier bones and support people living with poor bone health.

Visit our new website for info on how you can protect your bone health and encourage your family to do the same today!

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Following our national news media launch yesterday, we are delighted to share the following article, published by Yahoo News Australia.

Read the article here: au.news.yahoo.com/push-increased…

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