Xinhua News Agency, Xining, October 20th (Reporter Zhang Ziqi) Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease. With the increase of age, the bone mass decreases, and the probability of osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly people will increase. October 20th is the "World Osteoporosis Day". Experts remind that middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to bone density screening, regular physical examination, strengthen muscles and bones, and prevent and treat them early.

　　"Muscle aches, short height and brittle fractures are common clinical manifestations of osteoporosis." Wang Yonghu, deputy chief physician of the Department of Orthopaedics, Xining Second People’s Hospital, said that with the increase of age, the level of human hormone secretion decreased, which affected the absorption of calcium, leading to a decrease in bone mass and an increase in bone fragility. Usually, women are prone to osteoporosis after 50 years old and men after 60 years old.

On October 19, in a community activity center in Xining City, Qinghai Province, the elderly were exercising. Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Ziqi photo

　　Osteoporosis does not happen suddenly, so we should pay attention to the early warning signals in life. "When osteoporosis develops to a certain stage, there will be symptoms such as low back pain and hunchback. It is recommended to go to endocrinology, orthopedics, geriatrics and other departments in time according to the situation." Zheng Feng, chief physician of the Department of Orthopaedics, Qinghai Provincial People’s Hospital, said that once patients with osteoporosis are injured, they are prone to fractures. Spinal column, hip and wrist are the most common parts of osteoporotic fractures, which will lead to a series of diseases if not treated in time.

　　Experts suggest that the prevention of osteoporosis should first raise health awareness, and calcium supplementation does not mean treating osteoporosis. It is advocated that bone mineral density screening should be started after the age of 40, and bone mineral density testing should be done at least once a year after the age of 50, so as to know the health status of bones in time, avoid blindly supplementing calcium, and should follow the doctor’s advice and suit the right medicine according to your own situation.

　　In addition, we should develop a healthy lifestyle. On the one hand, balance dietary nutrition and eat more foods rich in calcium; On the other hand, we should strengthen physical exercise, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and pay attention to stretching joints when participating in physical exercise to avoid and reduce sports injuries. It is suggested that families with elderly people should carry out necessary aging transformation, including leveling the ground and installing handrails, which will help improve safety and increase the flexibility and adaptability of living space.