Bone Health Survey Results
Bone is living tissue. Our bodies continually remove or resorb old bone and form new bone. Strong bone is a result of both the density and quality of bone. Healthy bone development involves the intake of nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus, along with mechanical force via weight-bearing exercise. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by low bone density and the deterioration of bone quality, which can lead to an increase in a type of broken bones known as fragility fractures, the consequences of which can be devastating.
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders are a common factor in developing osteoporosis because they can result in malabsorption and/or maldigestion of the nutrients necessary for bone health and maintenance. In other cases, GI conditions cause an individual to avoid foods that contain these vital nutrients.
The GI Society conducted an online survey to identify the occurrence of bone health issues among those with GI diseases and disorders. It was open internationally from April 30, 2021 to June 19, 2021, for individuals 18 years of age or older who had at least one digestive disease or disorder.
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