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This resolution recognizes National Bone Health and Osteoporosis Month in May, highlighting the significant health challenges posed by osteoporosis. The resolution notes that approximately 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, with about half of women and a quarter of men over 50 likely to experience a bone fracture. It emphasizes that osteoporosis-related fractures cause more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, or breast cancer, and is often called a "silent disease" because bone weakening is not physically felt. The resolution stresses the importance of early screening, diagnosis, and treatment to prevent fractures, and underscores that strong bone health is not an inevitable decline with aging but requires lifelong attention. It recommends maintaining bone health through a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercises, muscle-strengthening activities, and a healthy lifestyle avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. The House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about bone health among the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, and encourages the observation of health programs that promote bone health and osteoporosis prevention throughout life.

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