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Relevance of the work. 15-20% of osteoporosis fractures die in the first year. 50% of people with fractures people, people are no longer able to walk independently, and 25% of people constant care is needed. In Lithuania, mortality after upper femoral fracture in the hospital was 4.3%, and in one year - 30%. At 50 years of age, the risk of femoral neck fracture is the same as that of breast cancer. (2.8%) and much higher than endometrial cancer [7]. Working object. Women's awareness of risk factors and prevention of osteoporosis. Aim of the paper: To analyze women's awareness of risk factors and prevention of osteoporosis. Work tasks: 1. To describe the concept of osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention. 2. To reveal women's awareness of the risk factors for osteoporosis. 3. To determine the knowledge / awareness of women about the prevention of osteoporosis. Research hypothesis: According to the literature, about 70 percent of the respondents said that they were not. The level of knowledge of the women in the study about the risk factors for osteoporosis and prevention measures is insufficient. Relevance of the topic: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the world. In Lithuania, osteoporosis affects about 10-12 percent. adults, mostly women. Osteoporosis is a disease that can be prevented by taking preventive measures in time and controlling the impact of risk factors. It is very important for women to have sufficient knowledge of the risk factors and prevention measures of osteoporosis. Aim of the study: To evaluate women's knowledge of risk factors for osteoporosis and preventive measures. esearch tasks: 1. To describe the concept of osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention. 2. To reveal women's awareness of the risk factors for osteoporosis. 3. To determine the knowledge / awareness of women about the prevention of osteoporosis. Methodology of investigation: 1. Analysis of scientific literature. 2. Questionnaire survey of respondents. 3. Statistical analysis of data using the EXEL program. Results and conclusions:
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The study found that the majority of women aged 31-80 years described osteoporosis as a bone disease, while only one fifth of all respondents described osteoporosis as a decrease in bone density. Less than half of the respondents identified bone pain as the main symptom of osteoporosis. Genetic predisposition and second-rate malnutrition and the use of harmful habits identified the most important risk factor for osteoporosis. Deficiency of vitamin D3 was named by only a quarter of the respondents and one third by early menopause. Natural menopause is the primary risk factor for osteoporosis - said just over a third of all respondents. Almost half of respondents said that the frequency of falls is the most important risk factor for osteoporosis. The vast majority of women were not offered a vitamin D3 study when visiting their GP. Most respondents indicated osteoporosis as an informative study on bone x-ray. Less than half of those surveyed have a wrong posture, and they walk in the forward direction. Slightly less than half of all surveyed would improve coordination of their movements to avoid falls. One quarter of all respondents (50 years of age and older) have fractures of limb bones. The vast majority of respondents noted that the maximum calcium content is in dairy products. The main prophylactic tool to prevent osteoporosis in women is the use of dairy products in their diet. More than half of all respondents indicated that regular use of vitamin D3 and calcium supplements helps prevent osteoporosis. More than half of all respondents said that the lack of protein, calcium and vit D in food in childhood and adolescence increases the risk of osteoporosis. The absolute majority of respondents identified physical activity as an important tool for osteoporosis prevention. Key words: osteoporosis, risk factors for osteoporosis, prevention of osteoporosis.