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Bone Disorders01:29

Bone Disorders

Aging and its effect on bone remodeling is the most common cause of bone disorders. In young and healthy people, bone deposition and resorption happen at an equal rate to maintain optimal bone health.
Bone deposition is also affected by the levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone that promote osteoblast activity and bone matrix synthesis. When the level of these hormones decreases due to aging, it causes a reduction in bone deposition. As a result, bone resorption by osteoclasts...
Role of Vitamins in Maintaining Bone Health01:25

Role of Vitamins in Maintaining Bone Health

The growth and maintenance of bone are regulated by a combination of nutritional factors, including vitamins, such as vitamin A, B12, C, D, and K.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is involved in the process of bone remodeling. Retinoic acid, the active metabolite of Vitamin A, has nuclear receptors in osteoblasts and osteoclasts, which are involved in bone remodeling.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 acts as a cofactor during the formation of osteoblast-related proteins, such as osteocalcin. Vitamin B12 plays a role...
Osteoclasts in Bone Remodeling01:31

Osteoclasts in Bone Remodeling

Osteoclasts are cells responsible for bone resorption and remodeling. They originate from hematopoietic progenitor cells present in the bone marrow. Numerous progenitor cells fuse to form multinucleated cells, each with 10-20 nuclei. A single osteoclast has a diameter of 150 to 200 µM. These cells have ruffled borders that break down the underlying bone tissue and release minerals such as calcium into the blood in bone resorption. Osteoclasts cling to bones with their ruffled edges during bone...
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
Health Literacy01:21

Health Literacy

Health literacy is an individual's or a community's capacity to comprehend, receive, read, and use relevant healthcare information and services. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. As a result, the WHO helps individuals manage long-term health concerns, participate in preventative programs,...
Essential Minerals for Bone Health01:31

Essential Minerals for Bone Health

The minerals contained in all of the food we consume are essential for our organ systems. However, certain essential minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and fluoride, largely affect bone health.
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Calcium is a critical component of bones, especially in the form of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. Since the body cannot make calcium, it must be obtained from the diet. However, calcium cannot be absorbed from the small intestine without...

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Osteoporosis: public awareness, commitment, and perspectives.

Margaret W M Fok1, H B Leung, W M Lee

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. margaretfok@netscape.net

Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi
|June 6, 2008
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Summary
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Public awareness of osteoporosis is low, with most believing the government should manage it. Lowering treatment costs could significantly increase self-financed osteoporosis management.

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Area of Science:

  • Public health
  • Bone health
  • Health economics

Background:

  • Osteoporosis awareness and management are critical public health issues.
  • Socio-economic factors significantly influence patient engagement in managing chronic conditions like osteoporosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess public awareness of osteoporosis.
  • To evaluate willingness to self-finance osteoporosis management.
  • To identify socio-economic factors influencing these aspects.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional questionnaire study conducted in Hong Kong.
  • Involved 250 postmenopausal women across five distinct cohorts.
  • Data collected from public and private healthcare settings.

Main Results:

  • Only 81% of participants had heard of osteoporosis.
  • Most believed government responsibility for management, yet 83% were willing to self-finance treatment.
  • A significant majority underestimated treatment costs, with 99% willing to commence if costs were lower.

Conclusions:

  • Direct treatment costs are a major barrier to osteoporosis management.
  • Publicizing lower treatment costs could dramatically increase self-financed treatment uptake.
  • Targeted public health initiatives are needed to improve osteoporosis awareness and affordability.