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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 13:52
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Free checks offered for bone disease
Hanoi (VNA) - During the next five years, 3 million Vietnamese women will benefit from a 21 billion VND (1.2 million USD) free programme checking for osteomalacia, a bone softening disease.
The checks will be carried out by HCM City 's Association of
Osteomalacia and Fonterra Brands Vietnam Company.
According to Le Anh Thu, chairwoman of the association, about 2.5 million
Vietnamese have osteomalacia, of whom more than one third are women.
In women over 50, oesteomalacia is the second most common serious ailment
after heart disease. Of every five people who break a thigh none due to the
ailment, one dies within a year.
The cost for treatment is higher than for cervical and breast
cancer.-Enditem
The checks will be carried out by HCM City 's Association of
Osteomalacia and Fonterra Brands Vietnam Company.
According to Le Anh Thu, chairwoman of the association, about 2.5 million
Vietnamese have osteomalacia, of whom more than one third are women.
In women over 50, oesteomalacia is the second most common serious ailment
after heart disease. Of every five people who break a thigh none due to the
ailment, one dies within a year.
The cost for treatment is higher than for cervical and breast
cancer.-Enditem
