Why oct 20th is called world osteoporosis day?

osteoporosis : one of d bone disorders.

Pls check the following link

http://www.iofbonehealth.org/about-iof/i...

There is no specific reason. Organizations usually just pick a day to use for awareness.

women all over are still not aware of osteoporosis & the effects it has on them. this day is to make them aware of their own body & what precautions they need to take so that they can lead a healthy & trouble free life.

may be b'coz majority of people must have got osteoporosis on dat day.......hehehehe!!!

that is why so important to take calcium with vitamin d

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