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Sunshine and Exercise Part
of Holistic Treatment for Osteoporosis
A new campaign by Daiichi-Sankyo
aims to raise awareness among women of how to help prevent
or manage Osteoporosis by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Most
sufferers of osteoporosis - a bone disease - are female, and
every woman in Europe has a 30% to 50% chance of suffering
an osteoporotic fracture during her life. Surprisingly, bone
mineral density measurement is underutilised in the majority
of European countries. Reasons include, limited availability
of densitometers, restrictions in personnel permitted to
perform scans, low awareness of usefulness of BMD testing,
limited or nonexistent reimbursement.
Exercising, calcium and vitamin D from sunlight are
crucial for bone health, according to Professor Juliet
Compston, Chair of the European Union Osteoporosis
Consultation Panel. "Only a few foods ... are a good source
of vitamin D. However,
vitamin D is also made by your body after exposure to
the sun. So take advantage of the time change and
enjoy some exercise in those longer, warmer days"
she said.
Calcium is the most important mineral for your bones
and you should have 1,200mg of calcium per day. Not getting
enough calcium is associated with low bone mass, rapid bone
loss and high fracture rates. Dairy products such as
milk, yogurt and cheese - especially the harder types
of cheese - dark-green, leafy vegetables such as
broccoli or spinach, tofu and almonds are all rich
sources of calcium.
Professor Compston has contributed to this campaign by
providing important and viable advice in the management of
osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes can complement drug
treatment for women already diagnosed with the disease and
if adopted early, reduce the risks associated with
osteoporosis. Daiichi-Sankyo hopes sharing its knowledge of
fighting osteoporosis will empower women of all ages to take
control of their bone health" said Reinhard Bauer, CEO of
Daiichi-Sankyo Europe.
Source: Daiichi-Sankyo 03 09
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