WebOct 21, 2024 · “Given more than six million Australians over 50 years of age are living with poor bone health, we are encouraging adults to ‘Know Your Bones’, by completing our online self-assessment, to help curb the more than 183,000 fractures anticipated by 2024,” said Associate Professor Wong. WebFeb 2, 2024 · “The renaming of our consumer organisation to ‘Healthy Bones Australia’ reflects our aim – to protect, support and build better bone health for all Australians,” Prof …
Osteoporosis risk assessment, diagnosis and management
WebSep 14, 2024 · Know Your Bones ambassador, Michelle Bridges, who is well known for motivating the public to improve their health and wellbeing, is helping raise community awareness about the online self-assessment. For more information about bone health, visit www.healthybonesaustralia.org.au Promotional feature WebOct 18, 2024 · The Know Your Bones Community Risk Report brings together deidentified information from over 40,000 people who have completed Know Your Bones – an online … ranjani yoga
Know Your Bones - Self Assess Your Bone Health Now!
WebOct 20, 2024 · Coinciding with World Osteoporosis Day (20 October 2024), Healthy Bones Australia has released a new report called, ‘Know Your Bones Community Risk Report, Second Edition’, which calls for earlier investigation and treatment to capture all adults with risk factors for poor bone health, and adults post fracture. WebA bone density scan is done using a special type of x-ray called a dual energy x-ray (DXA). The DXA measures bone mineral density. The scan gives you and your doctors information about your bone strength or fragility (weakness), and your risk of fractures. WebJan 21, 2024 · Osteoporosis Australia is encouraging our male and female readers to get online and visit the Know Your Bones website at www.knowyourbones.org.au. The national program was introduced by Osteoporosis Australia and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and is based on results from a long running osteoporosis study by the Garvan. … ranjan jana svnit