IL SR0723

Declares May 2022 as Bone Health and Osteoporosis Month in the State of Illinois

Notes that an estimated 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, with approximately 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men age 50 and older at risk of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis

Reports that in Illinois, 67,000 Medicare beneficiaries suffered over 79,500 osteoporotic fractures in 2016, with associated costs exceeding $261.9 million

Emphasizes that osteoporosis-related bone fractures cause more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, or breast cancer, and that timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment can prevent serious injuries

Encourages public health programs and activities that promote bone health through balanced diet with calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and healthy lifestyle habits