Indians Are Developing Weak Bones!

Guard your family against this crippling disease affecting young & old alike.

- Shri K.K.Bajaj

In India, 1 out of 8 males and 1 out of 3 females suffers from osteoporosis, making India one of the largest affected countries in the world. Expert groups peg the number of osteoporosis patients at approximately 2.6 crores (2003 figures) with the numbers projected to increase to 3.6 crores by 2013.

Indian men have the highest incidence of osteoporosis in the world. Moreover, the age of peak incidence in India is lower compared to Western countries, which means that Indian men and women run the risk of catching this disease at a lower age than their Western counterparts. In most Western countries, the peak incidence of osteoporosis occurs at about 70-80 years of age, while in India, it may afflict those 10-20 years younger, at age 50-60 years, says International Osteoporosis foundation.

Why are bones important to the body? 

The skeletal system is made up of bones and teeth. The normal human body has 206 bones which are needed for a variety of functions within the body. Bones are not static, which means they are constantly changing shape and composition to meet the body’s needs. The role of bones extends beyond the function of giving the body its shape. There are many reasons why bones are important to the body – Support: One of the most important functions that bones have in our body is providing support and structure. Apart from teeth, bones are the hardest and most rigid structures in our body. Without bones the human body would essentially be nothing more than a shapeless blob of tissue. Bones are strong but light, which gives the body support and shape without weighing it down.