Osteoporosis and low bone density (osteopaenia) are common in Australia with 4.74million Australians over the age of 50 years have Osteoporosis or low bone density.
In 2013, there were 144,000 fractures reported that were linked to Osteoporosis or low bone density in Australia!
Over the next 10 years, the estimated cost to the community is estimated to be $33.6 BILLION from treatment of Osteoporosis and low bone density!
So, if you are 50 years of age and older and an Australian man or woman, please go and get checked to ensure you do not have a low bone density as there is plenty we can do about this if we find it early.
There was a report titled “Osteoporosis Costing All Australians, 2012-2022 A new burden of disease analysis.” that was written to talk about the cost and prevalence of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and related fractures in Australia. If you are interested in chronic health management, you should read this article.
SPECIAL OFFER
Vector Health has a new Exercise Physiologist starting in February and we are offering 3 clinical exercise physiology sessions for $99, usually worth $210. Only one package per person, and the offer is only valid if paid for by February 28th, 2017. The sessions have to be used over a 3 week period. If you have concerns about your Osteoporosis, or low bone density and you are wanting some help with exercise to manage your condition, then this is the perfect opportunity to get started. If you have private health, you may be able to claim private health benefits with this program.
Please call 4927 8190 or email reception@vectorhealth.stagingarea.net to take up this fantastic offer.
Osteoporosis.org.au produce a fantastic brochure, talking about Osteoporosis that you can download here as well.
REFERENCES
http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/statistics-burden-disease