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Free osteoporosis checks offered at São Paulo metro station
On World Osteoporosis Day, free bone-health checks are available at Barra Funda station in western São Paulo.
The service is open to everyone from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., with doctors linked to Brazil’s ABRASSO association.
Visitors can use the FRAX tool to estimate their fracture risk, get a heel-bone test and ask specialists about diagnosis and prevention.
Osteoporosis weakens bones and can progress without symptoms, so some people only learn they have it after a fracture.
Brazil’s Health Ministry estimates that about 10 million people live with the condition, but only 2 million know they have it.
People aged 50 and older face higher risk, and women after menopause are also more affected.
Early diagnosis relies on medical assessment and tests such as bone-density scans, while prevention includes enough calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol.
Passengers can receive free osteoporosis checks and advice at Barra Funda metro station in São Paulo on October 20.
The service is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is available to everyone.
Doctors linked to the Brazilian Association for Bone Assessment and Osteometabolism will offer consultations and answer questions.
Visitors can use the FRAX tool to assess fracture risk and take a heel-bone test.
Organizers say the initiative aims to raise awareness of osteoporosis, which can progress without symptoms.
- Who
- Passengers and other visitors can access the service. Doctors linked to ABRASSO will provide consultations and advice.
- What
- A free osteoporosis awareness and screening service, including fracture-risk assessment and a heel-bone test.
- When
- Tuesday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Barra Funda metro station in the western part of São Paulo, Brazil.
- Why
- The initiative aims to alert the public to osteoporosis and provide information about bone health.
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- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Location
- Barra Funda metro station, western São Paulo
- Provider
- Doctors linked to ABRASSO
- Assessment tools
- FRAX fracture-risk tool and heel-bone test