The Ministry Of Health Highlights The Spike In Osteoporosis Risks, Encourages People To Prevent From An Early Age

12 thousand Jakarta residents follow OsteoWalk 10 thousand steps (Photo: Doc. Anlene)

JAKARTA - Osteoporosis cases in Indonesia continue to show a worrying trend. Diseases known as silent disease often do not cause symptoms in the early stages, but can cause fractures that interfere with quality of life, especially in the elderly.

The high number of risks makes various parties more aggressive in encouraging the public to take precautions as early as possible through an active lifestyle and proper nutritional fulfillment.

Director of Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, M.Epid emphasized that the threat of osteoporosis is not trivial for the people of Indonesia.

"Two out of five Indonesians are at risk of developing osteoporosis, so this has become the government's concern to encourage prevention from an early age. Since 2002, the Ministry of Health together with PEROSI and strategic partners such as Anlene has continued to strive to increase public awareness of the importance of preventing osteoporosis, considering that this disease is a silent disease and can affect the productivity of the Indonesian people," said dr. Siti from Anlene's official statement.

He added that the government continues to encourage a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and the fulfillment of important nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein.

"The government also continues to encourage prevention through regular physical activity and fulfillment of nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein," he explained.

"Anlene OsteoWalk's 10 thousand movement, which is a collaboration with Perosi, is part of a joint effort to build public awareness for the importance of exercising 150 minutes per week or 30 minutes per day for 5 days, we really appreciate this activity because it will encourage people to actively move, be healthy, and stay productive until advanced age," he continued.

A similar support was provided by dr. Octobera Carolina S, MKM, who presented the latest Bone Scan results in Jakarta.

"Based on the results of Bone Scan Anlene, more than 60% of Jakarta residents are at risk of bone loss. This data shows that prevention efforts must continue to be improved so that people are increasingly aware of the risk of osteoporosis," said dr. Octobera.

"We appreciate the initiative of PEROSI together with strategic partner Anlene through the ANLENE OsteoWalk 10,000 Steps in line with the Free Health Check program which is being intensified and has succeeded in mobilizing thousands of Jakarta residents to care about bone health. Jakarta residents should not forget, prevent osteoporosis from an early age with regular physical activities and fulfillment of nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, and collagen," he continued.

Chairman of PROSI, Dr. dr.men Z. Tamin, Sp.KFR, MS(K), FIPM(USG) also emphasized the importance of prevention from an early age.

"Often referred to as 'silent disease', osteoporosis has barely caused symptoms in the early stages, but it can increase the risk of fractures that can interfere with the quality of life with age," said dr.

"Therefore, it is important to take precautions early on. Simple activities such as walking or doing weight bearing exercises can help maintain bone density, strengthen joints, and increase muscle resistance. Let's make an active lifestyle, fulfill nutrition, and routine bone checks as a habit because health is the best investment we can make," he continued.

The spirit of osteoporosis prevention activities emerged in the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) area when more than 12 thousand Jakarta residents followed OsteoWalk 10 thousand steps and OsteoRun 5K on Sunday, November 16, 2025. This event became the peak of the national campaign in commemoration of Osteoporosis Day National (HON) 2025, after previously successfully being held in Medan and will continue to Surabaya.

This activity provides free bone health checks and invites people to care more about bone health, joints, and muscles from a young age. After doing Bone Scan on more than 500 thousand people in 16 cities, it was found that more than 50 percent of people were at risk of developing osteoporosis.

This finding also shows that: - Gen X has a 2 times higher risk than Millennials - 2.7 times higher than Gen Z- In Jakarta, more than 60% of participants are detected as risky - Those who rarely walk are at a 1.4 times higher risk than those that are actively running

This result serves as a strong reminder that prevention should not be postponed. Simple activities such as walking 10 thousand steps per day can help maintain bone health and maintain moving skills to the elderly.

President Director of Fonterra Brands Indonesia, Yauwanan Wigneswaran conveyed his ongoing commitment to education on osteoporosis.

"For more than 20 years, from generation to generation, Anlene has consistently provided education and campaigned for the importance of preventing Osteoporosis and active movement. The survey results on more than 500 thousand people in 16 cities in Indonesia show that those who drink Anlene have a risk of Osteoporosis 2 (two) times lower than those who don't drink Anlene 1," said Yauwanan.

"We are proud to be able to bring Anlene OsteoWalk 10,000 Steps again in Jakarta, after previously successfully being held in Medan. Through this campaign, we want to invite the Indonesian people to start taking precautions from a young age because this is very important, keep moving actively, and drink Anlene twice a day." he added.