Karachi: Attainment of SDG 3 and SDG 17 is essential to achieve good health and well-being. About 8 million bone fractures occur in world every year due to osteoporosis. Increasing incidence of osteoporotic fractures and a lack of awareness of disease in community continue to increase burden on population.

According to an estimate, more or less 8 million bone fractures occur worldwide every year due to osteoporosis. These views were expressed by Professor Dr. Rubina Tahir in a seminar on ‘World Osteoporosis Day’ organised by Department of Pharmacy at Iqra University (IU) North Campus.

She said that main objectives of this session was achievement of SDG 3 and SDG 17 for good health and well-being. Event raised awareness about risks and consequences of osteoporosis. Dr. Tabinda Ashfaq, Dr. Muhammad Imran and Abia Iqbal were present.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 21 2022

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