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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder caused due to decreased density of bone mass. Low bone density is becoming increasingly common among middle aged women population in relation to age and gender. There are several causes for osteoporosis like low intake of calcium, lifestyle changes consisting of low physical inactivity, inadequate exposure to sunlight being the critical factors. A well-structured interview schedule was used to collect data on demographic profile, physical activity, exposure to sunlight and menopausal stage of selected subjects. The data on physical activity of subjects were collected based on International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The sunlight exposure pattern of the subjects were observed as adequate (more than 30 minutes of sun exposure) and inadequate (below 30 minutes). The research exhibits that post-menopausal women are at risk of osteoporosis compared with other subjects. There was statistical association between physical activity and sunlight exposure with osteoporosis risk. So adequate physical activity and sun exposure helps in prevention of osteoporosis.

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