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World Osteoporosis Day observed on October 20, 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 30 Oct 2024

World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), observed annually on 20th October, is a global awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of osteoporosis and raising awareness about its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, along with metabolic bone diseases.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The WOD campaign is a global initiative supported by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
  • - World Osteoporosis Day was initially launched in 1996 by the United Kingdom's National Osteoporosis Society, with support from the European Commission. The first-ever WOD was observed on 20th October 1996.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The theme and message for the 2024 campaign is "Say no to fragile bones.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is World Osteoporosis Day observed?

Correct Answer: 20 October

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF)

  • President - Professor Nicholas Harvey
  • CEO - Philippe Halbout