Dr Sarah Jarvis calls for NHS to implement routine osteoporosis screenings after personal diagnosis
dailymail.co.uk — November 23, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
Dr. Sarah Jarvis has called for the NHS to implement routine osteoporosis screenings after discovering her own severe bone loss. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis following a friend's injury, highlighting the need for early detection to prevent fractures. Despite a recent funding boost of £22.6 billion for the NHS, there are no immediate plans to expand Fracture Liaison Services, which provide essential screening. Currently, only half of UK hospitals have these specialized clinics, leaving many at risk. Jarvis emphasizes that osteoporosis affects over 3.5 million people in the UK, particularly women. She advocates for a national screening program for women over 65 and men over 75 to address this growing health issue.