World Osteoporosis Day
October 20, 2026 Recurs yearly
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October 20, 2026 Recurs yearly
Build, Protect, Strengthen Your Bones for Life.
Officially represented by the White Ribbon.
World Osteoporosis Day raises awareness on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis to reduce fragility fractures.
The 2026 campaign emphasizes lifelong bone health rather than viewing osteoporosis as a condition that only matters in older age. The message follows the life course: build strong bones early, protect bone health throughout adulthood, and strengthen and protect vulnerable bones later in life or after osteoporosis/fracture.
The campaign also stresses that it is never too early, or too late, to take action. Bone health involves nutrition, physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices, awareness of risk factors, appropriate assessment, treatment when needed, and prevention of falls and fractures
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