Prediction is "horrible" it was revealed by the audit results the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) titled "The Asian Audit Epidemiology, Costs and Burden of Osteoporosis in Asia 2009". Launch of audit data about osteoporosis Asia for the first time conducted in osteoporosis care community of the world conference in Beijing,
From the data collected from 14 countries in Asia shows that incidence of hip fracture increased by 2-3 fold in 30 years. The increase was primarily due to vitamin D and calcium intake is still low consumption per person in each country.
Amrish Mithal, IOF Asian Audit Coordinator, said that although the threat of osteoporosis are generally higher in Asia, the disease was not recognized and treated as a disease resulting in social economic burden that continues to increase. With the increase in a large elderly population in Asia, as much as 50 percent of cases resulting in disability fracture until death will occur in Asia by 2050.
Mark Wilson, Regional Managing Director Asia-Middle East Fonterra, explaining, what is reported by the IOF almost in line with the assessment Anlene bone health. Tests for bone health Anlene intensively conducted in every country in Asia found that roughly 40 percent of the examined risk of suffering from osteoporosis.
"The inspection also found that vitamin C intake to be a problem. Similarly, intake of calcium. Population in Asia only meet 50 percent of bone minerals required each day. Based on WHO recommendations, calcium intake of 1000-1300 mg / day, but the average in Asia only 450 mg / day, "Mark said.
Judy Stenmark of the IOF said the data was expected to concern by the government, health practitioners, and the general public. "It must have immediate action to prevent the increasing incidence of fractures. There are millions of people who will suffer serious if left untreated. Burden is particularly heavy enough for people in rural areas because patients are often treated conservatively, only treated at home, without benefit from the surgery and recovery, "said Judy.
The evidence of osteoporosis increase was seen in Hong Kong. In the last four decades, patients with hip fractures increased by 300 percent. In Singapore increased by 500 percent.
In Japan the number of patients with bone fractures among the population aged 75 years has increased dramatically in 12 years. In China, 70 million people aged 50 and over suffer from osteoporosis-means there are 687,000 patients every year.
Indonesia with 237 million people will have 71 million people aged over 60 years in 2050. From the test using dual energy engine X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), an estimated 28.8 percent of men and 32.3 percent of the women had osteoporosis. From the Indonesian Osteoporosis Association report, 41.8 percent of men and 90 percent of women have symptoms of osteoporosis, while 28.8 percent of men and 32.3 percent of women had osteoporosis.
Cyrus Cooper, Chair of the International Osteoporosis Foundation of Scientific Advisors, said the government should help people be able to meet the requirement of vitamin C and calcium, particularly among people can not afford and which are in rural areas.
"Indeed in some countries already have a positive signal. Osteoporosis has been recognized as a health issue that needs to be addressed seriously by setting up prevention and treatment programs. Governments that have not been aware of the threat of osteoporosis for people in the country must be convinced by the prevalence of patient data and socio-economic burden arising, "said Cyrus.
The key prevention
In Asia and around the world an estimated 20 percent of the population die from osteoporosis-related hip fracture. As many as 40 percent can not walk alone, and the rest need help from others during a year later.
The disease is actually very easy to prevent. Prevention program to maintain bone health since a young age should be the focus for mass against osteoporosis.
The best time period to ensure bone health is as a youth. By running the exercise and good nutrition, adequate calcium, plus a morning sun exposure for adequate vitamin D production in the body, it can strengthen bones.
Joanne Todd, Fonterra Health Platform Manager, explained that the treatment of osteoporosis disease in Asia have focused on prevention. "Awareness of the threat of osteoporosis should be more incentive to be done by involving the community. Education also must be done so that people know how to prevent osteoporosis, which can be economic and social burden that high, "says Joanne.
Conditions of osteoporosis in the world today, one of three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. Hormonal changes cause women more at risk than men.
Loss of bone tissue generally begins after the age of 40 years. Speed rapidly replacing bone tissue than lose it. In women the level of bone tissue loss increases after menopause, when estrogen production stops. Bone health since his youth greatly influenced lifestyle factors such as nutrition and sports. Calcium and vitamin D intake should be sufficient.
For patients should boost the balance, such as program activities that are individually tailored, so as to prevent falling. The special exercise program under professional supervision to help release pain after fracture
