Vitamin D awareness
February 26, 2013
KERRI-Anne Kennerley has signed
up to raise awareness of
osteoporosis and Vitamin D
deficiency in Australia.
Often labelled as the ‘silent
disease’, osteoporosis is a
debilitating bone disease causing
the bones to become more brittle,
and increasing the risk of fractures
and breaks.
“Given my family history, I was
well aware of the risk factors and
the importance of sun exposure in
preventing vitamin D deficiency, yet
genuinely thought I was doing
enough to remain healthy,” Kerry-
Anne said.
“What I did not realise was that
my commitment to sun safety was
actually preventing me from
obtaining the adequate - and safe -
levels of UV exposure required for
optimal vitamin D and overall
health,” she added.
According to the first national
study of Australian adults over the
age of 25, vitamin D deficiency
affects nearly one third of Australians.
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