October 20th of each year is World Osteoporosis Day . This year, the theme of our country is "Consolidate your life, 'win' to fight fractures." In order to enhance the health awareness of the whole people to prevent osteoporosis , on the morning of October 20, the trade union of Jingdezhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital jointly carried out the "World Osteoporosis Day" free medical consultation publicity activity in the outpatient hall of the new ward building of the hospital.
on the spot attracted the visitor and the people who came to the hospital by hanging banners, placing publicity exhibition stands, and setting up free medical consultation desks. Medical staff responded on-site consultations on early screening and diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of osteoporosis, and distributed free health science materials and small gifts to the people, measured blood pressure, and provided health guidance and bone density testing.
This event received more than 260 health consultations, 50 people tested blood pressure, 50 people tested free bone density, and more than 200 health science popularization materials, which received unanimous praise from the people who came and went.
It is understood that osteoporosis is known as the "silent killer". It has no obvious manifestation in the early stage, but as the bone mass continues to lose, it will cause back pain and spine deformation. In severe cases, it will also lead to fractures and even life-threatening. This free medical consultation activity has played a positive role in raising the people's awareness of osteoporosis, popularizing the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, and reducing the occurrence and harm of related diseases. (Prince Yu)