As the world s population ages, the magnitude of the problem will increase. These are the basic cornerstones of the prevention of this disease and need to be promoted and communicated broadly. Nevertheless, many people will still develop osteoporosis despite sufficient calcium and exercise. However, these treatments have limitations and more work in this area is required. Number one issue to be changed Lack of understanding and basic knowledge of osteoporosis and how to manage it.
Many people still consider osteoporosis as an inevitable part of aging.
Even though there is not full understanding in the scientific community about osteoporosis, research over the last few decades has uncovered many aspects of the disease. This basic knowledge needs to be infused into the community so that people are as aware of the consequences of osteoporosis as they are of high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Fundamentally, this needs to start in basic education of children. This can not be overemphasized, because osteoporosis is to a large extent a consequence of lifestyle in early years. For example, adequate dietary intake of calcium in growing children is essential to reach a high peak bone mass in adulthood.