A march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 20, 2010 to mark World Osteoporosis Day
Date
20 October
Next time
20 October 2024 (2024-10)
Frequency
Annual
World Osteoporosis Day is observed annually on 20 October, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of bone health, and of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.[1] Organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF),
the World Osteoporosis Day campaign is accompanied by community events and local campaigns by national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world with activities in over 90 countries.[2][3]
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