Preventive Osteoporosis Screening
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A few words about the article:
In recent years, preventive health screening has become a key focus in the healthcare sector in our country, as it contributes significantly to the early diagnosis of a pathological condition in its initial stages. Dr. Tzortzi Paraskevi, orthopedic specialist from Agia Paraskevi, explains in detail.
Annual preventive check-ups are extremely important for our health, yet they are often neglected. Research indicates that they can extend a person’s life by up to ten years and improve their quality of life.
The type of tests and the frequency of preventive screening vary from individual to individual, depending on factors such as gender, age, and personal and family medical history.
One disease that directly threatens the quality of life, especially in women but also significantly in men, is osteoporosis. This “silent” disease shows no symptoms until a fracture occurs.
Of the women affected, one in three will suffer an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime, typically as a result of a low-force accident, such as a simple fall.
Most women with osteoporosis are unaware of it because they have never been screened, and often only discover it after experiencing a fracture.
Most women with osteoporosis are unaware of it because they have never been screened, and often only discover it after experiencing a fracture.
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