Health Guides

How to keep your bones healthy Simple everyday steps to support bone health, from what you eat to how you stay active. → Eating well for healthy bones Learn which nutrients your bones need and how to include them in your everyday meals. → Choosing bone-healthy foods in Ethiopia Explore locally available foods and everyday meal choices that can contribute to a balanced, bone-supporting diet. → Exercise for healthy bones Find out how movement and appropriate physical activity support your bones, muscles and balance. → Helping children build healthy bones Learn how nutrition, physical activity and healthy habits support children's bones as they grow. → Keeping your bones healthy as you get older Understand how bone health changes with age and what older adults can do to protect their bones and maintain mobility. → Osteoporosis: understanding weak bones Learn what osteoporosis is, how it affects bones and why it increases the risk of fractures. → Are you at risk of osteoporosis? Understand the factors associated with osteoporosis and when professional assessment may be appropriate. → Preventing falls as you get older Practical information on reducing fall risks and staying safer at home and outdoors. → How to reduce the risk of another fracture Learn why a previous fracture may signal a need for further assessment and prevention. → After an injury: understanding your next steps Learn what to do after an injury, what to expect during medical assessment and how to prepare for the next steps in your care. → Signs after an injury that need urgent assessment Learn to recognise warning signs after an injury and understand when prompt medical assessment or emergency care is needed. → Understanding fractures and their treatment Understand what a fracture is, how it is assessed and why treatment differs according to the injury and the person. → A child’s injury: information for parents and caregivers Learn how to support a child after an injury, what information to share with the care team and how to prepare for recovery at home and school. → Traditional bone setting: evidence and safer care decisions Understand the risks associated with traditional bone setting, what research tells us and why timely medical assessment is important after an injury. → Living with a cast or splint Learn how to care for a cast or splint, manage everyday activities and recognise signs that require medical attention. → Recovery after a fracture and follow-up visits Understand the recovery process, why follow-up matters and how to prepare for appointments and the next stage of care. → Rehabilitation, mobility and everyday participation Learn how rehabilitation can support movement, independence and a gradual return to everyday activities after an injury. →