Facts and myths on osteoporosis

World Osteoporosis Day

World Osteoporosis Day Source: Getty Images

How much do we know about osteoporosis?


20 October is celebrated as World Osteoporosis Day.

Osteoporosis Australia (OA) says that in 2018 there will be over 165,000 broken bones from osteoporosis in Australia.

Healthy bone vs osteoporosis
Healthy bone vs osteoporosis Source: Getty Images

Is osteoporosis more common in women? Is it true that a long sunbathing can reduce the chances of getting osteoporosis? How much actually do we know about this condition?

SBS Indonesian talked to orthopaedic specialist and spine consultant, dr. Andhika Yudistira, Sp.OT, who is also a lecturer at Brawijaya University and one of the doctors at Saiful Anwar Hospital in Malang, Indonesia.

World Osteoporosis Day
dr. Andhika Yudistira, Sp.OT - Indonesian orthopaedic specialist and spine consultant Source: Supplied

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