Under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Shashi Sudhan a awareness camp organized on Osteoporosis by Orthopedic Department, GMC Jammu. Osteoporosis is a silent epidemic having huge cost on individual and society arising out of it.
What has to be done for its prevention in society was discussed by Dr Bias Dev, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics GMC Jammu with students and faculty of Govt Ayurvedic Medical College Akhnoor on 15th November 2022.
In the presentation to the students and faculty, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College Akhnoor, the role of Peak Bone Mass (PBM) was discussed. It was told that the mass of bone achieved by middle of third decade is the peak bone mass which cannot be gained thereafter by any means and after mid thirties the individual’s bones gradually start losing their bone mass whose rate of loss is more in females. Since the PBM cannot be augmented in later life, the emphasis was laid for having good PBM through good amount of physical activities besides a balanced diet and avoiding bone resorptive fast foods, carbonated drinks and alcohol. Further, stress laid on preventive measures through holistic approach by improving lifestyle and adopting various principles viz. Dincharya, Ritucharya etc. mentioned in the Ayurveda.
The students were called upon to adopt life style which helps them prevent osteoporosis in their later life and become messengers to the general public for percolating the concept of peak bone masses among them when they start their clinical practice.
The program was attended by Dr. Narinder, Nodal Officer, Dr. Shailej Gupta, Dr Rajesh Sharma, Dr. Dheeraj Khajuria, Dr Tanvi Singh.
Awareness Camp on Osteoporosis held at GAMC Akhnoor
