Sunday, October 21, 2012

Prevent Osteoporosis with "Dodgy"

Deputy Health Minister Ali Ghufron Mukti urged people to always adopt a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of disease. One effort is the Ministry of Health to promote prevention behaviors "dodgy" to avoid osteoporosis. Cleverly is singaktan of periodic health check, Get rid of cigarette smoke and Diligent physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet, get enough sleep and manage stress.
Ali Ghufron added that osteoporosis can be prevented and detected early enough nutrients by eating a balanced diet and especially those containing calcium and vitamin D. "So the great opportunity to live in the open with healthy bone," said Wamenkes to the press at the top of the National Osteoporosis Day (HON) 2012 in Jakarta, Sunday (10/21/2012).



In addition, do not smoke or consume alcohol, and getting enough sunlight in the morning and perform adequate physical activity for 30 minutes at least three times a week, he said.
Today, according to him, the life expectancy of Indonesia has increased from 70.7 years to 72 years. But the increase in life expectancy affect the changing patterns of disease that degenerative diseases including osteoporosis also increased, he said.
Fragile
He said, osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become thin, brittle, porous and brittle due to reduced bone mass. The disorder is often unrecognized sufferers, came quietly without any special signs and known when fractures occur.
Fractures may affect daily activities and ultimately reduce the productivity of the community, said Wamenkes.
Data World Health Organization (World Health Organization / WHO) shows that around 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis. By 2050 that number will increase two-fold in women and tripled in men.
The report provides evidence that 50 percent of the upper thigh bone fractures that can result in lifelong disability and death.
Not contagious
Meanwhile, Director of Communicable Disease Control no MoH Dr. Ekowati Rahajeng said the National Day of osteoporosis (HON) aims to provide a deeper understanding to the public about osteoporosis as non-communicable diseases and how to prevent it.
Therefore, this year's commemoration HON packaged in a more dynamic concept targeting younger age groups, said Ekowati.
On that occasion Ekowti symbolically took delivery of a compact disc (CD) music performed osteodance Perosi chairman in order to launch a physical activity such as dance prevention of osteoporosis. This is done in order to increase public awareness in the prevention of osteoporosis early, Ekowati said.

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