2Million2Many campaign

One more post about osteoporosis before we move on.  The American Nurse Practitioner Foundation (ANPF) has launched the 2Million2Many campaign to increase awareness of osteoporosis and its risks to our health.  Here’s some statistics:  “Over 2 million bone breaks occur annually that are no accident; but instead, signs of osteoporosis.  Of the nearly 300,000 people who break a hip, 25% end up in a nursing home, 50% never regain previous function and 25% die within the first year after breaking their hip.”   The 2Million2Many campaign stresses the current NOF recommendations:  take calcium and vitamin D daily, add exercise (especially weight-bearing and muscle strengthening) to your life, don’t smoke or drink too much alcohol, and talk with your doctor/primary care provider about bone density testing and medication if/when it is needed.  This news article can be found at http://www.news-line.com/NS_news17289_ANPF-Launches-2Million2Many-Campaign-Against-Osteoporosis