The illness, which makes bones more brittle, affects fifty percent of British women over the age of 50.
The Queen Consort has disclosed that both her mother and grandmother passed away from osteoporosis, and she has urged the elderly to be screened for the “devastating” bone ailment.
Camilla stated that her relatives suffered from the disorder during a period when it was “rarely identified” and “rarely discussed.”
She requested as the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), which she formed in 2019, published an online quiz to determine the likelihood of individuals developing the disease.
Osteoporosis, which affects around 3.5 million people in the United Kingdom, weakens bones and makes them more brittle.
Two-thirds of adults polled by the ROS stated they had never even considered their bone health, even though fracture-related disorders kill as many people annually as diabetes and lung cancer combined.
In a declaration, Her Majesty stated: “My grandmother and mother both passed away due to osteoporosis.
“At the time, the disease was little discussed, rarely diagnosed, and generally accepted as an inevitable consequence of aging.
We now have a greater understanding of the causes, symptoms, and potential treatments.
Camilla encouraged seniors to “learn the simple things we can all take to improve bone health throughout our life.
The quiz, which includes questions on age, ethnicity, and family health, calculates osteoporosis risk and provides advice for keeping bones “stronger for longer.”
Due to poor bone health, fifty percent of women and one in five men over the age of 50 are predicted to sustain a fracture.
Craig Jones, chief executive of ROS, stated: “Osteoporosis will affect every other mother and grandparent. Too many of us continue to believe that guys are untouched.
“The reality is that we all have bones, and armed with information, we can keep them healthier for longer.
“Everything begins with individuals recognizing their bone health risk and taking action.”
