International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) launches OsteoLink to address unmet needs in osteoporosis management through digital and in-person patient and physician communication networks across Europe and Australia
What is osteoporosis?
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| Left: normal bone, right: osteoporotic bone |
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone is reduced, increasing the risk of fracture. It affects around one in three women and one in five men around the world As the bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs "silently" and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.
Latest IOF news:
Patients fear osteoporosis quality of life impact, yet lack tools to manage concerns and improve osteoporosis outcomes, new survey says
September 13, 2009
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
June 30, 2009
A new report issued by IOF and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D, with highest rates in South Asia and the Middle East.
Former Bond girl Ursula Andress urges women to say “Doctor: No” to osteoporosis
October 13, 2008
New survey challenges society’s outdated view of women with osteoporosis as frail and vulnerable. More than 90% of women say disease won’t stop them living life to the full1 .
Launching campaign, Ursula Andress tells women: “Check your bones year after year. Osteoporosis has not stopped me, and shouldn’t stop you either.”
New European survey reveals women with post-menopausal osteoporosis fear stoop and shrinking in height
June 12, 2008
Survey finds that height loss is feared by almost two thirds of respondents. In addition to concerns about the physical impact of a fracture, women worry about how they are perceived as a result of changes to their appearance caused by fracture.
Celebrities speak out
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“Worldwide, one out of three women and one out of five men over the age of 50 suffers from osteoporosis. But the good news is that osteoporosis is preventable by eating right, by moving and exercising, and by knowing about it. If you would like to find out more about osteoporosis, visit the International Osteoporosis Foundation's website and take the risk test.”
Julie Payette is chief astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency |
