ALARMING new data from bone scans conducted by Anlene between 2024 and 2025 reveal a silent health crisis among Filipinos. Fifty nine percent or 6 out of 10, of more than 80,000 Filipinos who took part in a health survey were found to be at risk of osteoporosis or osteopenia, with cases detected in individuals as young as 24 years old.

Osteopenia, a precursor to the more severe osteoporosis, signifies lower-than-normal bone density. The Osteoporosis Society of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (OSPFI) member Dr. Len Lugue Lizardo highlights the scale of the crisis:

“By 2050, around 10.2 million Filipinos could be affected by osteoporosis, with another 30 million at high risk of developing osteopenia,” shared Dr. Len Lugue Lizardo, member of the Board of Trustees of the Osteoporosis Society of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (OSPFI).

This decline in bone-joint-muscle (BJM) health is linked to factors like natural aging and a pervasive lack of exercise. A 2023 National Nutrition Survey also revealed that Filipino adults across most age groups are not meeting their Recommended Energy Intake, with low average intake of essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and protein.

To sound the alarm and urge action, Anlene has launched its latest advocacy campaign, #KilosLagi. This call to action prioritizes BJM health through intentional movement and optimal nutrition. Simple changes—like taking the stairs or walking instead of ordering online—can start the shift toward a healthier lifestyle.

Optimal nutrition is key to sustaining physical activity. Anlene, specially formulated with high calcium and protein, offers a simple way to meet daily nutritional needs. Anlene is amplifying its efforts to address this long-term concern by conducting free bone scans across the country, with the goal of reaching one million scans by 2030, and strengthening collaborations with organizations like the OSPFI.