On June 6, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 265) supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sponsored by Reps. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) and Michael Burgess (R-TX), the resolution contains a number of findings, including:
Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA) urged support of the resolution, noting the serious nature of the disease: “The consequences of osteoporosis can be devastating, painful, costly and even deadly. Approximately 20 percent of hip fracture patients will die within a year after their fracture, usually from complications related to the fracture.”
The resolution urges that all people observe appropriate programs and activities with respect to osteoporosis, including talking with their health care professionals about their bone health.