World's osteoporosis day Flashcards
1
Q
DAY?
A
20th october
2
Q
What is the condition?
A
bones become very weak and brittle
3
Q
After how many years of menopause they tend to lose their density by 20%?
A
5-7yrs after menopause
4
Q
Theme 2022?
A
STEP UP FOR BONE HEALTH
5
Q
1st occurence of world osteoporosis day noticed on?
A
20th october, 1996
6
Q
Later, which foundation organised world osteoporosis day?
A
1997 (International Osteoporosis Foundation)
7
Q
When was the day witnessed with a specific theme?
A
in 1999 “EARLY DETECTION”
8
Q
HQ?
A
Nyon,Switzerland
9
Q
Founded?
A
1998
10
Q
President?
A
Prof. Cyrus Cooper
11
Q
In which years WHO acted as a co-sponser?
A
1998 and 1999
12
Q
Ostereopotic person bone mass?
A
between 1 and 2.5
