Survey on knowledge, attitude and practice of osteoporosis among general population in Bangladesh

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disease where increased bone weakness increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. Bones that commonly break include the back bones, the bones of the forearm, and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur with minor stress or spontaneously. Chronic pain and a decreased ability to carry out normal activities may occur following a broken bone. Family history is not an issue for this disease. Among surveyed people 38% has family history and 62% people has no family history of this disease. Among 151 surveyed people, major types of osteoporosis disease are, Type1 0%, Type2 15%, Type3 15%, Don‟t have any idea 70%. Most of the people don‟t Diagnosed with bone problem. From survey, 20% people do diagnose and 80% people doesn‟t diagnosed. Among 151 surveyed people, major types of osteoporosis disease are, Type1 0%, Type2 15%, Type3 15%, Don‟t have any idea 70%. Any fracture 12%, Hip 40%, Rib 8%, Wrist 12%, Spine 28% among 151 people‟s survey.