Penza, 19 October 2018. PenzaNews. Specialists of the Regional Medical Prevention Centre and students of the Medical College held an information campaign "Life Needs Movement" in Moskovskaya street in Penza on the eve of World Osteoporosis Day, October 19.

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In particular, they told passers-by that the main ways to prevent the disease include proper nutrition, adequate physical activity, cessation of smoking and alcohol abuse.

All participants of the campaign received thematic materials containing all necessary information about measures to prevent the emergence and development of osteoporosis.

According to the press service of the regional Ministry of Health, about half of passers-by did not have sufficient knowledge about the disease and its prevention.