This document outlines a study to assess knowledge of osteoporosis among women in Mysuru, India. Osteoporosis is a major health problem globally and in India, with risks including hip fractures and early onset among Indian women compared to western counterparts. The objectives of the study are to assess current knowledge of osteoporosis among women, determine any associations between demographics and knowledge, and provide an informational booklet on osteoporosis.

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
• A Cross sectional study of osteoporosis among
women

3. BACKGROUND OF
THE STUDY
• Osteoporosis is a multifactorial and slowly
emerging global health problem. The
lifetime risk of dying from hip fracture is
same as that from breast cancer. One out
of three women between age group of 50-
60 years in India suffers from osteoporosis.
Indian women have an early age of onset
of osteoporosis as compared to western
counterparts. There is need for early
diagnosis, identification of high-risk groups
and prevention and treatment of
osteoporosis in the Indian context.

5. STATEMENT
• A descriptive study to assess the
knowledge regarding osteoporosis
and provide informational booklet
among womenbin selected area in
Mysuru.

6. OBJECTIVES
> To assess the knowledge regarding
osteoporosis among women.
> To find the association between
selected demographic variables and
knowledge regarding osteoporosis
among women.
.> To provide the informational booklet
regarding osteoporosis among women.