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May is Osteoporosis Awareness Prevention Month

04/28/03

Nearly 44 million Americans are at risk of developing osteoporosis, often called “the silent disease” because it occurs without symptoms. Osteoporosis is a serious health concern that affects bone mass and increases the chance for fractures. To raise awareness and prevention for women and men throughout Sussex County, internist Dr. Uday Jani, on staff at Beebe Medical Center, will host three free “Focus on Health” seminars and osteoporosis screenings throughout May.

The 2003 theme of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is "Are You Losing Height?" Height loss of an inch or more may be due to vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis that women and men may be unaware they have even sustained.

Beebe's free Focus on Health series will feature quantitative ultrasound screenings with Dr. Jani, who is also a certified clinical densitometrist, who will measure bone density for signs of osteoporosis and provide informational discussions about prevention and risks for developing osteoporosis. For more information and to pre-register for the following dates, please call 645-3337.

Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the Millville Fire Hall
6 - 8 p.m. Osteoporosis screening followed by seminar

Thursday, May 8, 2003 at the Beebe Long Neck Health Center
6 - 8 p.m. Osteoporosis screening followed by seminar

Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the Rehoboth Beach Library
5:45 - 7:45 p.m. Osteoporosis screening followed by seminar