Since the reduction of risk factors is the scientific basis for primary prevention, the World Health Organization promotes the development of an integrated strategy for prevention of several diseases, rather than focusing on individual ones.
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Osteoporosis, as the third threat, is particularly attributable to women's physiology.Gro Harlem Brundtland
Such lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, little physical activity and low dietary calcium intake are risk factors for osteoporosis as well as for many other non-communicable diseases.
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With an annual investment of $66 billion by 2007, we can save 8 million lives each year.
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Although approximately 80% of osteoporosis sufferers are women, as the longevity of the male population increases, the disease will assume increasing importance in men.
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When public and private sectors combine intellectual and other resources, more can be achieved.
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This is a historic moment in global public health, demonstrating the international will to tackle a threat to health head on.
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