Saturday, May 22, 2010
If you’re reading these words, you’re probably interested in osteoporosis – either because you have it; you’re trying to prevent it; or you’re helping someone else deal with it. And if that’s the case, then you may already know that May is Osteoporosis Awareness an...
Hi PJ, great article!! I'm going to try some of your suggestions and hope it will raise awareness, at least around me. A good friend of ours mentioned that osteo isn't a sexy disease; do you think this is one of the problems as well?
Great Job!!
Pam
Pam, I think one of the issues is that so many people think of osteo as an "old lady's disease" - which of course, to Americans, isn't "sexy" or attractive at all. Little do people know it can strike all ages - and really, that's the awareness I'd like to raise, that young female athletes, men who maybe drink/smoke a bit too much - lots of demographics should be aware of osteoporosis. I think lots of little reminders can't hurt - which is the way I try to do it with my friends, lots of "gentle" nagging! PJH