Bill > SJR0215

This resolution commemorates Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month by highlighting the significant health and economic impacts of osteoporosis in Tennessee and nationwide. The resolution notes that an estimated 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, with approximately one in two women and one in four men over 50 likely to experience a bone fracture. It emphasizes that in Tennessee alone, over 123,000 Medicare beneficiaries suffered 147,700 osteoporotic fractures in 2016, with associated costs expected to rise to over $95 billion nationally by 2040. The resolution underscores that osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging and can be prevented through a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. It describes osteoporosis as a "silent disease" where bone weakening often goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs, and stresses the importance of bone health screening and timely treatment. By commemorating May 2025 as Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, the resolution aims to raise public, professional, and policy-maker awareness about bone health and the prevention of this significant medical condition.

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