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September 28, 2025Indian Journal Of Applied Research

Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Osteoporosis and Its Prevention in the General Population of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

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DLD.U. LokhandeMahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College PIPravinkumar Vishwanath IngleInternational Medical University BDB DeepakMahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

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Cross-sectional survey assessed osteoporosis knowledge and prevention behaviors in the general population, indicating gaps in awareness and preventive measures.

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Osteoporosis awareness is low in younger adults, with about 30% being unaware of the condition and its prevention.
Surveys revealed that only 30% of participants engaged in preventive measures like calcium intake or diet changes.
Data was collected through a prospective, cross-sectional survey at MGM Medical College involving 216 participants of varying ages.
The study highlights the need for public health initiatives to improve education and preventive practices regarding osteoporosis.

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Lokhande et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90bc641e1c178a14f70e2 https://doi.org/10.36106/ijar/6500140

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Cross-sectional survey assessed osteoporosis knowledge and prevention behaviors in the general population, indicating gaps in awareness and preventive measures.

Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Osteoporosis and Its Prevention in the General Population of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

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Assessment of Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Osteoporosis and Its Prevention in the General Population of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

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