Saudi health ministry launches awareness campaign to mark World Osteoporosis Day

Saudi health ministry launches awareness campaign to mark World Osteoporosis Day

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health carried out awareness activities to mark World Osteoporosis Day which is celebrated annually on Oct. 20.Through an awareness infographic published on its Twitter account and its educational platform (Live Well), the health ministry has provided educational guidelines on osteoporosis and ways of prevention, in addition to the importance of vitamin D for the body.The activities aim at raising the awareness of the community about the risk factors for osteoporosis, raising the awareness of the community members about active healthy aging and healthy lifestyle to prevent osteoporosis and