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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, highlighting the significant health and economic impact of osteoporosis in the United States and specifically in Georgia. The resolution provides context about the disease, noting that an estimated 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, with approximately 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 likely to experience a bone fracture. It emphasizes the substantial economic burden, with Medicare beneficiaries suffering 2.1 million osteoporosis-related fractures annually, costing $57 billion in 2018 and projected to reach over $95 billion by 2040. The resolution stresses that osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging, and can be prevented through a balanced diet, weight-bearing exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. It also describes osteoporosis as a "silent disease" that often goes undetected until a bone breaks, and calls for increased awareness among the public, health professionals, and policymakers. The resolution directs the House of Representatives Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, formally recognizing the importance of osteoporosis prevention and education.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70623