Know your bones

Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose calcium and other minerals, making them fragile and more likely to fracture. In Australia, it results in over 165,000 fractures annually but there is a lot that can be done to manage your bone health if you have osteoporosis. One innovative solution is a joint initiative of Osteoporosis Australia and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Know Your

Bones is an online bone health self-assessment which generates a report explaining your risk and gives personalised recommendations. If the report shows you have risk factors you can take this to your doctor who can offer treatments to reduce your risk of having a fracture.